Nigerian Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stressed the need for Nigerians to undergo a thorough process of re-orientation in order to achieve their desired dream country. Speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in Abuja, Idris emphasized President Bola Tinubu’s passionate commitment to re-orienting Nigerians towards nation-building.
The minister emphasized the importance of disseminating truthful information as a means of achieving the country’s renewed hope agenda. “We need such truth to unite and develop the country,” Idris stated. He also highlighted the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability, acknowledging that the message from President Tinubu was clear in that regard.
Idris pledged to make the Ministry of Information and National Orientation a beacon of transparency, stating that national re-orientation would be at the forefront of the ministry’s actions. He recognized the need for Nigeria to reset itself through re-orientation in order to build the country that is desired by all. The minister called on NIPR members and Nigerians in general to join him in cultivating a new image for the country.
Idris urged all Nigerians to put aside regional differences and work together for the collective benefit of the country. He emphasized President Tinubu’s strong desire to build a new Nigeria and requested that NIPR take the lead in achieving the national re-orientation that the President envisions. Idris commended NIPR for its role in projecting a positive image for the country and called for further collaboration within the sector to deepen these efforts.
The minister called on Nigerians to unite with President Tinubu in building a prosperous and united nation. He emphasized the importance of honesty, transparency, and self-correction in order to achieve peace, unity, progress, and development. Idris also promised to consider the institute’s request to create formal cadres for NIPR members working in both the public and private sectors. Additionally, he pledged to review the report of the 2022 summit titled “Rebooting Nigeria 2.0” and explore how it could contribute to President Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.
The NIPR National President, Malam Mukhtar Sirajo, expressed his congratulations to Minister Idris on his appointment and assured him of the institute’s support in achieving his goals in office. Sirajo thanked President Tinubu for appointing a highly qualified professional to head the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, expressing confidence in Idris’s ability to win the trust of Nigerians through his experiences and skills.
He urged the minister to create effective communication channels between the government and the people, highlighting Idris’s reputation for decency, honesty, and legendary public relations skills. The report of the 2023 NIPR Annual General Meeting was presented to the minister, who was also invited to attend the event in Abuja.
NAN
