The Government of Ghana has banned ministers of state from travelling on official foreign trips with first class tickets.
A directive from the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, which is to take immediate effect, says the expenses is taking a toll on government’s purse.
“You may refer to letter number OPGA 56 of 26th October 2015 addressed to all Ministers by the Secretary to the cabinet on the above-stated subject [foreign travels].
“It is needless to emphasise the serious impact the current frequent travels abroad by Ministers and public officials are having on Government finances.
“It is needless to emphasise the serious impact the current frequent travels abroad by Ministers and public officials are having on Government finances.
“To arrest the situation, all Ministers are reminded to restrict foreign travels in their sectors to mandatory international assignments only.
“All non-essential travels are to be stopped. All ministers are to take notice of the foregoing directive for strict compliance.”