The Joint Action for Good Governance, JAGG, says Nigeria is on the path to growth and progress if President Bola Tinubu succeeds in cutting down wastes.
The National Vice President of the advocacy group, Mr Abdulwaheed Odunuga, made this statement in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos.
He was reacting to the President’s order cutting the number of officials that would accompany him and other top government officials on any foreign trip.
He said Nigerians have suffered a lot because of the numerous wastes in governance and among public office holders.
“It is a welcome development and we will like to commend the President for this action.
“As far as we are concerned, he is not cutting down on the cost of government but cutting down on waste and this should not be limited to foreign trips alone.
“If the President is able to cut down on these wastes I am very optimistic that we wouldn’t be needing loan to fund the budget,” Odunuga said.
While describing the step as significant and noteworthy, Odunuga said that it was aimed at curtailing expenditure on estacodes and duty allowances