President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is using the Easter period to intensify security consultations and strengthen regional partnerships aimed at ending terrorism and banditry, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr Mohammed Idris, has said.
The minister said this in an interview on Sunday after a meeting with the President. He said the meeting was part of routine consultations.
He said President Tinubu used the opportunity to review critical national issues, particularly the state of the Nigerian media industry, ongoing security operations and international assessments of Nigeria’s economic reforms.
According to the minister, one of the first issues raised by the President was the welfare and operational climate of the Nigerian media industry, especially following his recent engagement with media executives in Abuja, during which several challenges facing the sector were presented.
The minister explained that the president is carefully reviewing the concerns raised by media stakeholders and is considering measures to enable the media to perform its duties more effectively, noting that the President has requested detailed input before taking a final decision on possible government intervention to support the industry.
Idris said the president remains attentive to public opinion and national discourse, stressing that he is closely monitoring developments across the country and remains committed to addressing citizens’ concerns.
He described the recent meeting between President Tinubu and the President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby, as highly significant, noting that the fight against terrorism and banditry cannot be won by Nigeria alone because criminal networks operate across borders.
According to him, the discussions between Nigeria and Chad focused on strengthening regional collaboration among neighbouring countries to tackle insecurity in the North-East and the broader Sahel region, stressing that Nigeria is also working closely with international partners, including the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union, on security support and intelligence cooperation.
The minister recalled that security was a major part of discussions during President Tinubu’s recent state visit to the United Kingdom, during which Nigeria sought further cooperation in tackling terrorism, banditry and other security threats.
Idris described the President’s Easter period as a “working break,” explaining that Tinubu continues to review reports, consult with key officials and monitor national developments even while away from Abuja.
He assured Nigerians that the administration remains focused on delivering on its promises, particularly in the areas of security, economic stability, media development and international cooperation.
“The President is listening to Nigerians, he is watching developments closely, and he is committed to ensuring that the country overcomes its challenges and takes its rightful place among the leading nations of the world,” he said.
