The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has announced that the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration will be marked modestly.
Speaking at a Ministerial Press Briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, Idris explained that this decision reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to prudent resource management for the benefit of all Nigerians.
“The first anniversary will be low-key; there will be no celebration; it will be a sectoral presentation by ministries.
“This is in line with Tinubu’s administration to ensure efficient and judicious use of resources to deliver dividends of democracy to citizens.
“The president has directed that useful information should be provided in an honest, timely, and consistent manner.
“Members of the media are expected to report honestly, responsibly, and with a deep sense of patriotism. The essence of the media is to inform the people and hold government accountable.
“Thus, over time, the Ministry of Information and National Orientation finds it worthy to always brief the media and people on what the Federal Government is doing,” he said.
The minister called on media practitioners to carry out their duties with a profound sense of responsibility and patriotism.
He emphasized that, starting from May 22, ministers from various ministries would begin their presentations as part of the ministerial briefing.
The event drew the attendance of heads of agencies under the ministry, including representatives from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the Ministry of State for FCT, among others.
