Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has maintained that the policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu–led Government have begun to deliver dividends of democracy to the people.
The Minister, who made the statement during an interaction with the Support Groups of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, also noted that some areas that were facing challenges are now bouncing back, including the nation’s economy.
“We have fulfilled many of our campaign promises. Students’ loans have been achieved, and we have put an end to fuel subsidy corruption. Our states are receiving more money, local government autonomy has come to stay, and every region now has its development commission.
“Our economy has rebounded, our foreign reserve is growing, inflation is dropping. We have embarked on massive infrastructure development across all sectors of the economy in all the six geo-political zones,” he noted.
The Minister noted that President Tinubu has issued fresh directives on national security, authorising the recruitment of additional personnel into the Army and Police, as well as providing new support for state-created security outfits, stressing that these measures will mark a turning point in Nigeria’s fight against insecurity.
Youth Empowerment
Speaking on youth empowerment, Idris gave the assurance that President Tinubu will continue to advance the interests of the youth, adding that under this administration, an unprecedented number of youths have been appointed to head Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
“The Tinubu administration is laying a strong foundation for Nigeria’s future by creating more opportunities for our youth, who constitute more than 60 percent of our population.
“We have an unprecedented number of youths heading Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. Some of them were leaders and members of different APC support groups. I can assure you that Mr. President will continue to advance the interests of the youth”.
The Minister further urged the groups to get more involved in promoting the programmes of the government and amplifying their successes and impact. He stressed that the collective must stay united, upholding the founding principles that guide and sustain the All Progressives Congress.
The leaders of the delegation, Mrs. Adenike Abubakar and Dr. Abiola Moshood, on behalf of the groups, jointly pledged their continued and steadfast support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu’s administration.