Minister of information and national orientation Mohammed Idris said on Wednesday that there will be no celebration for the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Tinubu took over from ex-President Muhammdu Buhari on May 29, 2023.
At a press briefing in Abuja, Idris said the decision to be modest with activities marking the administration’s first anniversary agrees with Tinubu’s desire to serve the country and efficiently use resources for the good 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.”
The minister urged journalists to do their jobs with a deep sense of responsibility and patriotism.
Idris said ministers would begin presentations on May 22 during the ministerial briefing.
