Ministerial Briefings Not Shifted to London, Says Idris
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has categorically denied reports circulating in the media that the Ministerial Press Briefing Sessions have been relocated from Abuja to London.
The Minister made the clarification at the eighth edition of the briefing session held on Friday at the National Press Centre in Abuja.
The session, which was attended by the Ministers of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, and Works, Sen. David Umahi, provided a platform for the ministers to address Nigerians and the international community on the progress and achievements of the President Tinubu’s administration.
In his opening remarks, Minister Idris emphasized that the rumors of relocating the press briefing sessions to London were false and baseless.
“The insinuation that the press briefing session is relocating abroad is false because we have our responsibility first to the Nigerian nation.
“That is why we invite these ministers to come here and address Nigerians and those outside the country, directly from the National Press Centre, here in Abuja,” he said.
Idris also used the opportunity to set the record straight on the attendance of Minister Umahi, who was falsely reported to be among the ministers scheduled to unveil President Tinubu’s achievements at a press briefing in London.
“Umahi has denied the report and is present here today, which is a clear indication that the briefing session is still being held in Abuja,” he said.
The Minister reiterated that the National Press Centre in Abuja remains the only platform provided by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation for the briefing sessions. “The only platform that the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation provided for the briefing session, is right here,” he emphasized.
The eighth edition of the Ministerial Press Briefing Session provided an opportunity for the ministers to provide updates on their respective ministries and respond to questions from journalists. Minister Musawa highlighted the progress made in the arts and culture sector, while Minister Utsev provided an update on the water resources and sanitation initiatives. Minister Umahi, on the other hand, spoke about the ongoing projects and achievements in the works sector.
The briefing session was well-attended by journalists from various media outlets, both local and international. The event was also streamed live on social media platforms, providing an opportunity for Nigerians and the international community to follow the proceedings and engage with the ministers.
