The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the accomplishments of the Bola Tinubu administration within its first two years are clear indicators of visionary and courageous leadership.
Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at the inaugural National Dialogue on Citizen Engagement and National Security, themed “One Voice, One Vision: Uniting Perspectives for a Stronger Nigeria,” the minister declared that the administration’s achievements mark a turning point in Nigeria’s democratic journey.
“This forum comes at a time when Nigeria is at the confluence of purpose and possibility,” he said, noting that the event, spearheaded by the Voice of Nigeria (VON), serves as a space for aligning public policy with the realities and voices of everyday Nigerians.
Reflecting on the recent anniversary of the Tinubu presidency, Idris said, “Just last week, we commemorated the second anniversary of the Tinubu administration with ample proof of its monumental positive impact.”
He maintained that “no preceding government has ever achieved what the Tinubu administration has achieved in two years,” citing the bold removal of the fuel subsidy, the collapse of foreign exchange rackets, major infrastructure projects, the introduction of a students’ loan scheme, and the establishment of CreditCorp.
“These policies are re-stimulating confidence in our young population,” he added.
The Minister stated that the administration’s efforts are now producing visible results. “After a stormy start, food prices are falling, we are stemming the tide of insecurity, and local governance is improving with renewed autonomy,” he said.
Among other notable reforms, he highlighted the creation of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development and new ministries for regional development as strategic moves to boost national productivity and cohesion.
Idris stressed that the dialogue’s core purpose is to foster trust and unity, which he described as the foundation of national security. “There can be no national security without national unity. And there can be no unity without trust,” he asserted.
Emphasizing the central role of citizen engagement, he noted that the Renewed Hope Agenda is about inclusion—ensuring every Nigerian “must feel, be seen, heard, and valued.”
He also commended VON for redefining its mandate beyond broadcasting: “VON is not just broadcasting news, but shaping narratives and forging national identity,” he said, adding that it helps Nigeria speak with one voice, whether at home or abroad.
Calling for sincere cooperation among media, civil society, government, and security agencies, Idris said, “This forum reflects that vision—not to talk at each other, but to listen to each other.”
He concluded by urging participants to go beyond ideas and leave with renewed commitments—“to truth in media and institutions, to equity in policies, transparency in governance, and compassion in communities.”
What you should know
Minister Mohammed Idris described the Tinubu administration’s two-year record as unprecedented, citing bold reforms and new institutions.
He emphasized unity, trust, and citizen engagement as key to national security, while praising the evolving role of the Voice of Nigeria in shaping national identity and dialogue.
