Walk the talk on austerity measures

It should come as welcome relief that Acting Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yattani (pictured) has ordered that any Cabinet Secretary seeking to travel abroad must seek direct approval from the President.

This will definitely help in cutting wastage of public funds on trips which sometimes have no value for money. CS Yattani has also indicated that part of cutting wastage will involve trimming the number of people who will be required to travel on approved assignments. This is a step in the right direction. Granted, more money should go into development as opposed to remuneration and personal emoluments.