Nigeria’s Information Minister, Mohammed Idris has stated that President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not be marking his first year in office with celebrations.
While addressing the press during a briefing on Wednesday, Idris emphasised that the anniversary will be marked with a low-key approach.
This decision aligns with the president’s commitment to national service and prudent utilisation of resources for the collective welfare of all Nigerians.
He said, “The first anniversary will be low-key. There will be no celebration. It will be a sectorial presentation by ministries. This is in line with Tinubu’s administration to ensure efficient and judicious use of resources to deliver dividends of democracy to citizens.
“The president has directed that useful information should be provided in an honest, timely and consistent manner. Members of the media are expected to report honestly, responsibly, and with a deep sense of patriotism. The essence of the media is to inform the people and hold the government accountable.
“Thus, over time, the Ministry of Information and National Orientation finds it worthy to always brief the media and people on what the federal government is doing.”