President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria’s economy has recovered, while ongoing security operations are producing improved outcomes through enhanced collaboration among the country’s security and intelligence agencies.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Tuesday after leading the National Communications Team to a meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The delegation comprised members of the Presidential Media Team and chief executives of key government information agencies, including the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the Voice of Nigeria (VON), and the National Orientation Agency (NOA).
According to Idris, the meeting focused on assessing public perception of the administration’s policies and provided an opportunity for the President to offer direction on the government’s communication strategy.
“We thought it was important to continuously talk to Mr President, to hear from him, and to tell him what we are doing,” he said.
He explained that the session also enabled the communications team to brief the President on citizens’ reactions to government policies while discussing ways to improve public engagement and information dissemination.
Idris said President Tinubu maintained that the administration’s economic reforms were beginning to yield measurable results and were positioning the country for long-term economic growth.
“The president has told us several times the economy is turning the corner. We now know that the economy has turned the corner,” Idris said.
Speaking on security, the minister said the President expressed optimism over the progress being recorded in security operations, despite the challenges that persist in some parts of the country.
“Government is strategising and working with the security agencies. You can see the better coordination this time around,” Mr Idris said.
He credited the improved cooperation among security and intelligence agencies to President Tinubu’s leadership and resolve to restore peace and stability across Nigeria.
Idris further disclosed that the President underscored the importance of sustained engagement with Nigerians to ensure government policies are properly communicated and that public feedback continues to shape decision-making.
On relations with the media, the minister said President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting press freedom while reminding journalists of the need for responsible reporting.
“The media will continue to have freedom to do their work. But freedom also has to come with responsibility,” Mr Idris said.
He added that the President called for closer collaboration between the government and the media in tackling fake news, misinformation and disinformation, especially as artificial intelligence continues to influence the information landscape.
