The Northern Media Forum extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr Mohammed Idris on his appointment as Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation. Deliberately delaying their message, the Forum allowed the flood of congratulatory messages to run its course before expressing their appreciation.
In a statement, the Chairman of the Forum, Dan Agbese, conveyed their sentiments, saying, “Now that you have settled down in your new office, it is time for me, on behalf of the Northern Media Forum, to add our droplets to that flood and formally convey how truly honoured we are that one of our own has been entrusted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with the crucial task of managing the image of his administration as the Minister of Information and National Orientation.”
The statement further emphasised the President’s discernment in choosing Mr Idris, recognizing that no better choice could have been made. The Forum expressed great pride in their association with him and extended their warmest congratulations.
Having been a valuable member of the Northern Media Forum since its inception, the statement urged the Minister to remember that he is their ambassador in the Tinubu administration. They conveyed their confidence in his ability to fulfil his responsibilities efficiently and patriotically as a custodian of the information needs of the nation and its citizens.
The Forum acknowledged Mr Idris’ years of experience as a noteworthy newspaper publisher and called upon him to bring this expertise to his role as Minister of Information and National Orientation. They encouraged him to maintain his unwavering belief in the media and public relations as positive forces for the administration and the country as a whole.
Recognizing the weight of the responsibilities bestowed upon him, the statement reminded the Minister of the high expectations set before him. It stressed the importance of making the Ministry of Information and National Orientation a driving force within the administration and cautioned against succumbing to frivolous grandeur. The Forum advised him to maintain the qualities of simplicity, humility, and tenacity of purpose that are synonymous with his character, allowing these virtues to shape his official functions and his relationship with the news media both at home and abroad.
Concluding their statement, the Forum wished Mr Idris a successful tenure and viewed it as a stepping stone towards assuming higher national responsibilities in the future.
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