Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has underscored faith, politics and power as crucial elements in shaping Nigeria’s collective destiny.
The information minister stated this in Kaduna at the 19th Annual Ramadan Lecture organised by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), and the Voice of Nigeria (VON).
Speaking on the theme “Faith, Politics and Power: The Involvement of Ulamas in Politics and its Implications,” the minister commended the organisers for sustaining the annual lecture, which he described as a vital platform for national discourse.
“I do not doubt that this lecture series will continue to catalyse positive change in our country.
“Nevertheless, during this holy month of Ramadan, where families come together in supplication, reflection, solidarity, and compassion for one another, the triple effects of today’s theme, viz., faith, politics and power, are intertwined with our yesterday, today and tomorrow, undoubtedly, a phenomenon we must continue to navigate.
“However, as we meander through the dynamics of faith, politics and power, we are also confronted with internal and external political dynamics that shape our perceptions of our national unity as a nation state,” he said.
Commitment to National Development
Reflecting on the significance of Ramadan, the Minister urged Nigerians to use the holy month as a period for introspection, unity, and renewed commitment to national development.
He highlighted the strides made under the administration of President Tinubu, particularly the signing into law of the ambitious N54 trillion national budget, which prioritises security, education, infrastructure, health, and agriculture.
He also praised the President for creating the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development as a landmark policy decision, underscoring its potential impact on economic growth and national stability.
“As we navigate politics and power, and its effects on political decisions, it is important we make the right decisions,” he said.
The Minister enjoined Nigerians to embrace the values of love, compassion and resilience during Ramadan and beyond.
“May Allah bless our families, guide our steps, and grant us wisdom in all our endeavours. Ramadan Kareem,” he said.
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