The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, Tuesday assured Nigerians that year 2025 will be a year of consolidation of various reforms being executed by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Idris who spoke in Abuja at a management retreat organised by the Voice Of Nigeria, a news agency of the government,.
The minister said: “There’s no doubt, I assure you, that the year 2025, will consolidate Mr President’s Renewed Hope Agenda reforms, which is already yielding good results in different facets of our socio-economic and political life.
“At a time like this, a phase in which our dear country is also undergoing a strategic socio-economic turn-around under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on their part, public broadcasters under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, are certainly expected to match the pace and expectations of government in projecting our success stories,” he said.
Idris stated that President Tinubu is pursuing an ambitious fiscal reform agenda designed to allocate more resources to state and local governments, and ultimately to the Nigerian people, in line with the principles of true federalism.
The Minister, specifically charged VON, as the nation’s external broadcaster, to tell the world of Nigeria’s newfound road to economic recovery and a remerging regional and international economic and political powerhouse.
“The Voice of Nigeria must be able to tell the world that Nigeria is working again; that we are winning the war on terrorism, banditry, and ethnic warlords that seemed to define us lately; that we are renergising our population towards sustainable productivity; that our young population has a clearer path to quality tertiary education through the National Education Loans (NEL) Fund, and importantly, that our nation is going through an energy transition phase that will guarantee more sustainable electricity and gas to power our homes and machinery.
“It is important that through the deliberate reportage of news and analysis on Nigeria to international audiences, no gaps are left in the curating of our nation’s gradual road to greatness,” he said.
The Minister said the government will continue to leverage the information assets of the Voice of Nigeria (VON) to combat the threats of fake news, disinformation, and misinformation targeting the nation on the international stage.
Idris emphasized that for media organizations such as Voice of Nigeria (VON) to remain competitive in the crowded global media landscape, they must leverage emerging digital technologies to enhance the quality and reach of their content, ensuring relevance in an ever-evolving world.
Director General of VON, Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace, said that the gathering “serves as a moment to reflect, to celebrate our progress, and to chart a course for a future where Voice of Nigeria (VON) resonates not only within our nation but also across global borders.”
He also said that the agency will continue to collaborate with local and international media organizations to advance positive narratives for Africa, underscoring the fact that Nigeria remains a beacon of heritage, strength, and opportunity.
Adding, “As we embark on this retreat, I encourage each of you to share your ideas and insights openly. Together, we will define a clear path for VON’s future, keeping in mind our theme, “VON in the 21st Century: Restrategizing for Global Impact.” This theme embodies our commitment to innovate, strengthen our digital and broadcast presence, and engage our audiences at every level.”
