x

FG Inaugurates Committee To Reduce Running Costs Of Foreign Missions

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Presidential Committee on the Review of Numbers and Strategy for Resourcing Nigeria’s Diplomatic Missions Worldwide.

Among many things, the committee has a responsibility to “drastically reduce cost of running Nigeria’s Foreign Missions” and document all assets of Nigeria’s Foreign Missions.

At the inauguration in Abuja on Tuesday, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha said Nigeria’s diplomatic missions overseas are faced with multifaceted challenges including “perennial indebtedness” which pose “attendant damage to our nation’s integrity”.

“Therefore, the establishment and deliberate composition of this Presidential Committee will enable Mr President (Muhammadu Buhari) tackle the root cause of the critical state of affairs of our Diplomatic Missions in particular and its impact on the image of Nigeria on the international arena in general.

“The timeline for the activities of this Committee is three (3) months and its Terms of Reference are as follows,” Mustapha said.

The committee chaired by Ambassador Martin Uhomoibi, has its vice chairman as Alhaji Sabiu Zakari.

The committee has been tasked with the following:

“Identify and categorize the revenue generation capacity of missions, performance in this regard, causes and level of indebtedness;

“Review factors promoting or hindering inter-Agency collaboration, cohesion and effective service delivery at Nigeria’s Mission and desks and make appropriate recommendation;

“Review Human Resources Management Systems and practices in Nigeria’s Foreign Service and make appropriate recommendations on how to improve it in a sustainable manner;

“Identify cost cutting measures and all other steps that need to be taken to drastically reduce cost of running Nigeria’s Foreign Missions;

“Review all assets of Nigeria’s Foreign Missions with a view to document and assess their viability as well as give recommendations for sustainability;

“Review any other matter and make any other recommendation(s) that would be beneficial to Foreign Service of Nigeria in a sustainable manner.”

Hot this week

Southern Ijaw Stakeholders caution Tompolo over Bayelsa visit

By Our CorrespondentA coalition of stakeholders and youth...

INSPIRATION:Take a Break — Find Clarity in Stillness

By Mary EwaSometimes, life feels like a race with...

Issa- Onilu’s digital drive in NOA

By Paul OdenyiAs Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu marks two years...

ECOWAS Role in Conflict Management and Resolution of the Malian Crisis

By Abdul Mahmoud YayaleThe protracted crisis in Mali...

Hazras Charity Foundation Concludes Educational Kits Distribution in Kano, Expands to Jigawa State

By Jabiru HassanThe Hazras Charity Foundation, a delivery partner...

Kaduna Women Journalists Urge Government Action on Poor Power Supply, Commend State’s Climate Efforts

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThe Nigeria Association of Women Journalists...

Gov. Ododo Hails Appointment of Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu as New Chief of Army Staff

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaKogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman...

NDDC Commissions Naval Facility in Bayelsa to Boost Security in Niger Delta

By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, YenagoaThe Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)...

KOSIEC Releases Timetable for 2026 Kogi Local Government Elections

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Kogi State Independent...

Terrorist Invade Southern Kaduna Community, Abduct 10 Residents in Kauru LGA

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaTerrorists have again attacked Southern Kaduna,...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img