By Divine Sam
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has hailed the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as unprecedented in Nigeria’s democratic era, crediting them to visionary and bold leadership.
Speaking in Abuja at the inaugural National Dialogue on Citizen Engagement and National Security, themed “One Voice, One Vision: Uniting Perspectives for a Stronger Nigeria”, the Minister described the moment as one where Nigeria stands “at the confluence of purpose and possibility.”
He stressed that the forum, initiated by the Voice of Nigeria (VON), was created not just for policy discussion but to integrate the voices and lived experiences of everyday Nigerians into national policymaking.
Highlighting the administration’s second anniversary, Idris noted that no other government in Nigeria’s democratic history has achieved as much in such a short period.
“From removing the oil subsidy and dismantling the foreign exchange monopoly to the rollout of massive road projects, the unprecedented student loan scheme, and the establishment of CreditCorp, the Tinubu administration has taken bold steps that are reawakening hope among Nigerians, especially the youth,” he said.
He further highlighted early signs of progress, including a gradual reduction in food prices, improved security efforts, and new policies aimed at strengthening governance at the grassroots level. These include granting autonomy to local governments, creating ministries focused on regional development, and establishing the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development.
According to the Minister, these developments represent a new direction where “the impact of governance is being felt across every level of society.”
Idris also praised the Voice of Nigeria for transforming from a mere broadcaster to a national storyteller helping to shape Nigeria’s identity across various languages and cultures.
He emphasized the central theme of the dialogue—unity and trust—as key pillars of national security. “Security thrives on trust between the government and its citizens,” he said. “We cannot achieve unity through force, but through mutual understanding and engagement.”
He concluded by calling on all sectors—government, media, civil society, and security agencies—to work in synergy, not in silos. He encouraged participants to leave with a renewed sense of commitment to truth, equity, transparency, and compassion, stressing that unity does not require uniformity but a shared sense of purpose.
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