Tinubu, A Personification Of Resilience And Struggle Of The Nigerian Media, Says Information Minister At ANEC
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says that President Bola Tinubu, is a true reflection of the resilience, courage, and enduring struggle that have defined the Nigerian media through the country’s democratic evolution.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says that President Bola Tinubu, is a true reflection of the resilience, courage, and enduring struggle that have defined the Nigerian media through the country’s democratic evolution.
Idris spoke at the 2025 All Nigeria Editors Conference, ANEC) in Abuja, Wednesday.
The even was personally attended by President Tinubu.
The Minister said the President’s presence was a profound symbol of respect and solidarity with the Fourth Estate of the Realm.
His words, “Mr. President’s life and leadership embody the same fortitude that has defined the Nigerian press from its earliest days.
His words, “Mr. President’s life and leadership embody the same fortitude that has defined the Nigerian press from its earliest days.
"Like the media, he has stood firm in defence of truth, democracy, and the people’s right to be heard. His story and that of the Nigerian media are intertwined in resilience...
“Tough but necessary decisions are being made to build a stronger nation. It worked in Lagos; with your fair and balanced reporting, it will work for Nigeria.
“Tough but necessary decisions are being made to build a stronger nation. It worked in Lagos; with your fair and balanced reporting, it will work for Nigeria.
“This is not by coincidence, but by conviction. The President understands, from personal experience, that a free and vibrant media is essential to democracy.
“This administration believes in the power of the media to shape perception and inspire hope. We invite you to engage, to critique constructively, and to join hands with government in deepening our democracy."
Idris further said that President Tinubu’s administration had continued to show faith in the media as a partner in national renewal, pointing out that the government’s ongoing reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies, the unification of the Naira, and the forthcoming modernization of the tax system, were some of the collective efforts to reposition the nation’s economy for long-term gains and prosperity.
Reaffirming the administration’s commitment to press freedom, he stressed that over 1,000 licensed radio and television stations were currently operating across the country without intimidation or censorship.
According to the minister, no media organisation has also been shut down or sanctioned for dissenting views by the Tinubu administration, even as the country's global recognition in the area of media development has continued to grow, with the country’s hosting rights for the International Media and Information Literacy Institute, IMLI, which serve as a milestone that will project Nigeria as a continental leader in responsible communication and ethical journalism.
He urged the editors to remain constructive partners in national progress, urging them to tell the Nigerian story with fairness, truth, and optimism.
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