The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration within two years are clear evidence of “visionary and courageous leadership,” Okay.ng reports.
Idris made this known on Tuesday during the inaugural National Dialogue on Citizen Engagement and National Security in Abuja. The event, themed “One Voice, One Vision: Uniting Perspectives for a Stronger Nigeria,” was organized by the Voice of Nigeria (VON).
Addressing stakeholders from government, civil society, media, and the security sector, Idris described the dialogue as a timely platform to bridge policy frameworks with citizens’ daily experiences.
“Just last week,” the Minister noted, “we commemorated the second anniversary of the Tinubu administration with ample proof of its monumental positive impact.”
He added that no previous government in Nigeria’s democratic history had achieved such “sweeping reforms” within a short time.
“No preceding government has ever achieved what the Tinubu administration has achieved in two years: first, the courage to vanquish the monster of oil subsidy and the forex racket, and then massive road infrastructure, an unprecedented students’ loans scheme, and the CreditCorp,” Idris said.
He emphasized that the government’s reforms are already delivering tangible results, including falling food prices, improved security, and institutional innovations such as local government autonomy and the creation of ministries for regional and livestock development.
“With President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the voices are audibly uniting in further support of a man of vision and courage,” he added.
The Minister underscored national unity and trust as essential ingredients for national security, stating, “There can be no national security without national unity. And there can be no unity without trust.”
He pointed out that the Renewed Hope Agenda rests on active citizen participation and engagement, ensuring every Nigerian is “seen, heard, and valued.”
Idris also commended the Voice of Nigeria for its evolving role in shaping narratives that reflect Nigeria’s diversity and identity.
“VON is not just broadcasting news, but shaping narratives and forging national identity… ensuring that, whether it is in Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, or English, whether in Berlin or Birnin Kebbi, the voice of Nigeria is heard, respected, and trusted,” he said.
Calling for collaboration among stakeholders, the Minister urged participants to turn the dialogue into actionable commitment.
“Let us leave with commitment. A renewed commitment to truth in our media, to equity in our policies, to transparency in our governance, and to compassion in our communities,” he concluded.
