The federal government has reaffirmed President Tinubu’s commitment to upholding the constitutionally guaranteed rights of all Nigerians, including freedom of speech and healthy opposition. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this yesterday at the ongoing ministerial briefing session in Abuja.

He pledged the government’s continuous support for creating a conducive environment for the media to thrive in Nigeria and emphasized that constructive criticism and opposition were essential for reinforcing and deepening Nigeria’s democratic framework.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and his counterpart from the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, briefed the media at the 5th edition of the Ministerial Press Briefing Session.

“I want to re-emphasize that President Tinubu, as a foremost democrat, is fully committed to protecting the constitutionally guaranteed rights of all Nigerians, and also encourages constructive criticism and healthy opposition because of their essential role in reinforcing and deepening our democratic framework.

“I hereby take the liberty to reaffirm the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Administration to upholding press freedom and creating a conducive environment for media practice in Nigeria. This administration believes that a free and responsible press is essential for good governance, transparency, and national development,” Idris said.

The minister also pledged the government’s continued support for creating a conducive environment for the media to thrive in Nigeria.

He said a free and responsible press was essential for good governance, transparency, and national development.

Idris congratulated the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, on its 70th anniversary, acknowledging their enduring commitment to press freedom and journalistic excellence.

The ongoing ministerial briefing, spearheaded by his ministry, highlights the government’s commitment to accountability and transparency.

Idris described the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Tuggar, as a seasoned diplomat who deserved commendation for his commitment to promoting Nigeria’s image on the global stage through proactive diplomacy, strategic international engagements, and a clear articulation of Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives.


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