Tinubu’s Reforms Yielding Measurable Results, Says Idris
The economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are delivering tangible results, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has said.
He stated this while receiving the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, on a courtesy visit.
“For the first time in 13 years, Nigeria’s foreign reserves have crossed the $50 billion mark. Additionally, Nigeria has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force grey list, sending a strong signal to investors worldwide that the country is open and ready for legitimate business,” Idris said.
He added that the Ministry of Information remains committed to promoting the Federal Government’s policies and programmes, especially those aimed at strengthening the economic environment and attracting investment.
According to him, the Ministry plays a vital role in ensuring that Nigerians and the international community fully grasp the reforms being implemented by the Tinubu administration and the opportunities they present for economic growth.
“The Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation is here to support you, amplify the work you do, and ensure that we effectively communicate those programmes and policies so that Nigerians and people outside Nigeria truly understand what you are doing,” Idris stated.
He noted that the administration is taking decisive steps to strengthen critical infrastructure that supports industrialisation, including power sector reforms aimed at ensuring more reliable electricity supply for businesses and industries. He also assured the Minister of continued collaboration in communicating government reforms and promoting Nigeria’s investment potential globally.
Earlier, Dr. Oduwole, explained that the visit was intended to strengthen collaboration with the Ministry of Information and National Orientation in communicating the ministry’s programmes and policy direction, particularly as Nigeria pursues greater industrialisation, expanded trade, and increased non-oil exports.
She noted that the ministry is focused on unlocking global and regional demand for Nigerian products, enhancing domestic industrial capacity, and mobilising strategic investments to drive economic transformation.
“Telling our story is a responsibility we bear as an administration. Given what we have achieved in the last three years, it is important to highlight the concrete evidence of the reforms we have implemented,” Oduwole said.
Dr. Oduwole also highlighted Nigeria’s active participation in regional and global trade initiatives, including the African Continental Free Trade Area, as part of efforts to position Nigerian businesses to compete effectively in both regional and international markets.
Those in attendance included: the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Ogbodo Chinasa Nnam; Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Jibrin Baba Ndace; Director-General, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Dr. Mohammed Bulama; Director of Public Communication, Barr. Henshaw Ogubike; Director of Public Relations and Protocol, Suleiman Haruna, the Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. A. P. Okala; and other senior officials.
