Our economy, security improving – Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s economy has recovered, while security operations are delivering improved results through stronger coordination among security and intelligence agencies.

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The minister of information and national orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Tuesday after leading the National Communications Team to a meeting with the president in Abuja.

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The delegation included the Presidential Media Team and heads of information agencies, including the News Agency of Nigeria, Nigerian Television Authority, Voice of Nigeria and National Orientation Agency.

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Idris said the meeting reviewed public perception of government policies and enabled the president to provide guidance on the administration’s communication strategy.

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“We thought it was important to continuously talk to Mr President, to hear from him, and to tell him what we are doing,” he said.

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He said the engagement also allowed the communication team to relay citizens’ reactions to government policies while strengthening public communication.

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According to Idris, Tinubu maintained that his administration’s economic reforms were beginning to produce tangible results and position Nigeria for sustained growth.

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“The president has told us several times the economy is turning the corner. We now know that the economy has turned the corner,” Idris said.

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He added that the president expressed confidence that security operations were improving despite persistent challenges facing parts of the country.

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“Government is strategising and working with the security agencies. You can see the better coordination this time around,” Idris said.

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He attributed the improved synergy among security and intelligence agencies to Tinubu’s leadership and determination to restore peace across the country.

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Idris said the president also stressed sustained engagement with Nigerians to ensure government policies were clearly understood and public feedback informed decision-making.

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On media relations, he said Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to press freedom while urging journalists to exercise responsibility in reporting.

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“The media will continue to have freedom to do their work. But freedom also has to come with responsibility,” Idris said.

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The minister said the president also called for stronger collaboration with the media to combat fake news, misinformation and disinformation, particularly with the growing influence of artificial intelligence. (NAN)

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