Tinubu-led Govt Is Conscious Of People’s Needs – Information Minister Says

The Federal Government has said that it is conscious of the people’s needs, saying that the 8-point agenda of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Presidency was designed and implemented to address the leading socio-economic challenges as well as create jobs for the youth.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, who stated the position of the government at a grand reception organized by the Niger State Government in honour political gladiators from the state, on Saturday, September 9, 2023, assured Nigerians that the current administration will continue to develop policies that promote National values and Orientation among the citizens.

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Idris also said that the ongoing disbursement of palliatives across the states will be a continuous exercise until the hardship being experienced by citizens as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy is addressed.

The Minister therefore urged state governments to support the Federal Government in the project of re-orientating Nigerians, without which, he said, there cannot be meaningful development.

In his remarks, the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago, congratulated those who secured political positions at both the federal and state levels and urged them to be good ambassadors of the state.

Bago lauded the Federal Government’s plans to ameliorate the suffering of the citizens, promising that the state governors would play their part in ensuring that the palliatives reach those for whom they were intended.

The governor said that Niger State provides opportunities for agriculture with its mass arable land, saying it can play a huge role in the Federal Government’s desire for more prosperity for Nigerians.

The event was well attended by Nigerites across political parties including heads of traditional institutions in the state.

Meanwhile, the Minister paid courtesy visits to two former heads of state, General Ibrahim Badomasi Babangida, and General Abdulsalami Abubakar.

At the home of the two statesmen, the Minister said visits to elders was part of our cultural heritage and the fatherly role that they provided for the country over the years will continue to be appreciated.

He also informed them of the resolve of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to return Nigeria to its path of glory.

General Abdulsalami congratulated President Tinubu’s administration for clocking 100 days in office and the Hon. Minister, on his appointment.

He said; “The information portfolio is a tough job, having to market the image of the government at a difficult time. I do not, however, doubt your capabilities, considering your media background, I’m sure you will do well.

“The government faced a very difficult situation and inherited many challenges with the economy, fuel subsidies, and security. Nigerians, as a people, want changes to happen quickly. So, my message to them is they should join hands with the government to overcome these challenges.”

The Information Minister while responding to questions from the media, said that elder statesmen are always known to preach peace and unity, and they have commended the President for his efforts in ensuring that there is peace and stability in Nigeria.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is always talking about using our diversity for prosperity, and that is the message the elder statesmen also echoed here.

“Nigeria is a very diverse country, and we should use that diversity positively for the progress and development of our dear nation,” he said.