To ensure cost savings across all air travels, the federal government has launched the BisonFly Project to optimise air travel costs for the Federal Civil Service through a structured and technology-driven discount programme.
Inaugurating the project team in his office in Abuja recently, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, stated that the BisonFly system will integrate digital booking tools and centralised platforms, ensuring transparency and efficiency in official travel arrangements. It is expected to go live in the coming months.
He said: “Project BisonFly directly supports our commitment to prudent financial management. By coordinating travel and securing discounted rates, we are using the government’s collective bargaining power to cut expenditure and improve service delivery, just as global institutions like the World Bank have done successfully” Edun said
Speaking earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mr. Raymond Omachi, commended the Minister’s leadership and vision, calling the initiative a model for fiscal responsibility across the public service and beyond.
Project BisonFly was developed by the Ministry’s Efficiency Unit in collaboration with ICT advisers and key stakeholders and will be overseen by a dedicated implementation team to ensure timely rollout and measurable results.
The Minister charged the implementation team to ensure the full realisation of this important policy initiative of the government, underscoring the urgency and significance of delivering on its mandate.
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