The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, has called on Nigerians to come together and improve the country’s narrative in order to fast-track its move towards greatness.
A statement by deputy director, press Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientationb Suleiman Haruna on Tuesday, noted that minister stated this during a visit by the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), he explained that his mandate from President Bola Tinubu was to prioritize national re-orientation to promote peace, unity, progress, and development in the nation.
“This is our country; all of us have to come together and be transparent to ourselves. We must be honest with ourselves and ensure that whatever is wrong with us is corrected,” he said.
Idris urged members of the Institute to join him in this task, emphasizing the importance of transparency and honesty in correcting any issues that may be hindering the nation’s progress.
He recognized the pivotal role that NIPR has played in projecting a positive image for Nigeria and encouraged them to continue their efforts alongside other members of the sector.
“We all know that NIPR has played a pivotal role over the years in projecting a positive image for our country. We need to deepen the efforts together with other members of the sector,” he said.
In his remarks, the NIPR National President, Malam Mukhtar Zubairu Sirajo, expressed gratitude for the appointment of Alhaji Idris as Minister and acknowledged his experience and skills as a professional.
He urged the minister to establish communication channels between the government and the people and offered the support of NIPR in achieving his goals.
“As a member of the Institute, we believe you will deploy your decency for which you are legendary, your honesty, and your skills as a public relations practitioner to change the narrative.”
