The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu's administration has achieved more in two years than any previous government in Nigeria's democratic history.
Speaking at the inaugural National Dialogue on Citizen Engagement and National Security in Abuja on Tuesday, Idris highlighted what he described as "monumental positive impact" of the current administration since taking office.
"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," Idris stated.
Tangible Outcomes Emerging
The Minister noted that after what he described as "a stormy start," the administration's policies are beginning to yield results. "Food prices are falling, even as we are stemming the tide of insecurity," he claimed, adding that governance impact is "making a new headway" through local government autonomy and the creation of ministries for regional development.
Idris particularly emphasized the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development as a significant boost to the agricultural sector.
The national dialogue, themed "One Voice, One Vision: Uniting Perspectives for a Stronger Nigeria" and organized by the Voice of Nigeria (VON), was described by the Minister as "not merely a policy talk shop but a deliberate platform to harmonize policy perspectives with the lived experiences of ordinary Nigerians."
National Unity and Security
Underscoring the importance of citizen trust, Idris stated: "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 emphasized that the administration's Renewed Hope Agenda is grounded in citizen participation, where every Nigerian "must feel, be seen, heard, and valued."
The Minister also commended VON for evolving beyond its traditional broadcasting role to "shaping narratives and forging national identity" across multiple languages and locations.
Calling for collaboration among stakeholders, Idris concluded that Nigerians do not require uniformity to achieve unity, but can embrace their diverse identities while remaining united in purpose.
