FG warns appointees against unapproved foreign trips

The Federal Government has warned its appointees against embarking on official foreign trips without obtaining prior approval from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).
The warning was contained in a circular dated August 13, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume.
The circular was addressed to the Chief of Staff to the President, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Vice President, ministers, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and other senior government officials.
“Some government appointees continue to embark on official foreign trips without obtaining the required approval, despite ...