The Minister of Information and National Orientation,
Mohammed Idris, has stated that the achievements of the Tinubu administration
in just two years stand as irrefutable evidence of visionary and courageous
leadership.
He made this assertion at the inaugural National Dialogue on
Citizen Engagement and National Security, themed “One Voice, One Vision:
Uniting Perspectives for a Stronger Nigeria”, held in Abuja on Tuesday.
According to the Minister, the event has come at a time when
Nigeria is “at the confluence of purpose and possibility.”
He stressed that the forum, initiated by the Voice of
Nigeria (VON), is not merely a policy talk shop but a deliberate platform to
harmonize policy perspectives with the lived experiences of ordinary Nigerians.
“Just last week,” Idris buttressed, “we commemorated the
second anniversary of the Tinubu administration with ample proof of its
monumental positive impact.”
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.
“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.”
He added that “with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the voices
are audibly uniting in further support of a man of vision and courage.”
Underscoring the core objective of the national dialogue,
the Minister described national unity and citizen trust as the foundations of
national security.
“There can be no national security without national unity.
And there can be no unity without trust. In times of uncertainty and
insecurity, our greatest weapon is not force. It is trust between the governed
and those who govern,” he stated.
He pointed out that the Renewed Hope Agenda is grounded in
citizen participation and engagement, where every Nigerian “must feel, be seen,
heard, and valued.”
The Minister also praised the Voice of Nigeria for its
renewed mandate and evolving role as more than 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 said.
Calling for genuine synergy among all national stakeholders,
Idris said: “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 emphasized that Nigerians do not require
uniformity to achieve unity; rather, 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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