The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the bold reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu are repositioning Nigeria for long-term prosperity through growing economic stability, improved investor confidence and accelerated national development.
The minister said this on Tuesday when the leadership of the APC Forum of Former Presiding Officers of State Houses of Assembly (FOPSHA) paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.
The forum was led by its Chairman, Sen. Wasiu Esinlokun,
Idris commended the forum for its continued contribution to democratic governance and national development.
He told the delegation that the Federal Government’s media organisations – the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) would provide effective coverage to the forum.
According to him, these organisations will provide coverage for the Forum’s forthcoming National Executive Council and Board of Trustees meeting, in line with the Ministry’s mandate to keep Nigerians accurately informed on matters of national importance.
Idris said that within three years, the Tinubu administration had implemented difficult but necessary reforms that were laying the foundation for sustainable economic growth.
He said key achievements included the removal of fuel subsidy, foreign exchange reforms, improved fiscal capacity for the Federal Government and sub-national governments, and expansion of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
The minister said others were growth in external reserves, improved Gross Domestic Product (GDP) performance, landmark infrastructure projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway.
He said that there were also strengthened efforts to tackle insecurity.
“President Bola Tinubu took courageous decisions that previous administrations avoided for decades.
“Today, Nigeria is witnessing greater fiscal stability, improved investor confidence, enhanced infrastructure development and expanding opportunities for citizens.
“The foundation has been laid for a more prosperous future,” he said.
The minister urged members of the forum to use their experience and grassroots reach to deepen public understanding of the Renewed Hope Agenda and the long-term benefits of the administration’s reforms.
Earlier, Esinlokun said the forum’s visit was to brief the minister on its activities and seek the ministry’s support in publicising its forthcoming meeting.
According to him, the meeting will bring together former Speakers of State Houses of Assembly, former governors, former ministers and distinguished senators.
He said the forum remained committed to mobilising grassroots support for the Renewed Hope Agenda through sustained engagement with Nigerians across the country.
Also present at the courtesy visit were the Secretary of the Forum, Prof. Matoh Dogara, and the Director of Production, Publication and Documentary, Mr Ibidapo Okunnu.
Also present were the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Protocol, Ms Fatoke Folasade, and others.
