The Federal Government has called on all citizens not to focus solely on the country’s challenges and problems but rather embrace the abundant opportunities and positive narratives that surround the nation.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the statement on Sunday while acknowledging the “challenging season” faced by the country.
“We will not succeed at building the Nigeria of our dreams if we insist on focusing only on our challenges and problems, and not the abundant opportunities and positive narratives that we are surrounded by,” Idris said.
Idris, in the statement, cited the nation’s current struggles with inflation and security threats but noted that the government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is taking “bold measures” to address these issues.
“We fully acknowledge the duty and the responsibility of care that the Federal Government owes to every Nigerian, across the lines of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, and social class,”
Idris, however, urged Nigerians to resist narratives of division and misinformation, particularly regarding the relocation of FAAN and CBN departments to Lagos.
“These allegations are unfounded. Instead, these are pragmatic administrative steps to improve operational efficiency and reduce operating costs.”
