Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has asserted that the Tinubu administration’s achievements in just two years are undeniable proof of visionary and courageous leadership.
Idris made this statement at the inaugural National Dialogue on Citizen Engagement and National Security, held in Abuja on Tuesday.
The event was themed “One Voice, One Vision: Uniting Perspectives for a Stronger Nigeria.”
According to the Minister, this gathering comes at a time when Nigeria is “at the confluence of purpose and possibility.”
He emphasized that the forum, initiated by the Voice of Nigeria (VON), is more than just a policy discussion; it’s a deliberate platform to align policy perspectives with the everyday experiences of Nigerians.
“Just last week, we commemorated the second anniversary of the Tinubu administration with ample proof of its monumental positive impact,” Idris said.
He emphasized that no administration in Nigeria’s democratic history has recorded such sweeping reforms and achievements within two years.
“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, indeed, policies that are re-stimulating confidence in our young population.”
The Minister further noted that the Tinubu administration’s policies are beginning to yield tangible outcomes.
He said: “After a stormy start, food prices are falling, even as we are stemming the tide of insecurity, while the impact of governance, for the first time in decades, is making a new headway through the local government autonomy, the creation of ministries for regional development, and the biggest boost in agriculture—the creation of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development.
“With President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the voices are audibly uniting in further support of a man of vision and courage.”
Emphasizing the central goal of the national dialogue, Minister Mohammed Idris highlighted national unity and citizen trust as the bedrock of national security.
“There can be no national security without national unity. And there can be no unity without trust,” he stated. “In times of uncertainty and insecurity, our greatest weapon is not force. It is trust between the governed and those who govern.”
Idris pointed out that the Renewed Hope Agenda is fundamentally built on citizen participation and engagement, ensuring every Nigerian “must feel, be seen, heard, and valued.”
The Minister also commended the Voice of Nigeria (VON) for its revitalized mandate and its evolving role beyond just a broadcaster.
“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, echoing authoritatively from within a united people and secured territory,” he remarked.
Calling for authentic synergy among all national stakeholders, Idris affirmed: “This forum reflects that vision. It brings together government, media, civil society, and the security community—not in silos, but in synergy. Not to talk at each other, but to listen to each other.”
The Minister underscored that Nigerians don’t need uniformity to achieve unity; instead, they can embrace their diverse identities while remaining united in purpose.
“This dialogue is a symbol of that possibility as a platform where differences are not erased but embraced, as part of a collective solution. I encourage us to leave here with more than ideas. Let us leave with commitment.
“A renewed commitment to truth in our media, institutions, to equity in our policies, to transparency in our governance, and to compassion in our communities,” he said.
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