New Minster of Information Idris Mohammed hits the ground running, promises Accountability

Idris Mohammed, the newly appointed Minister for Information and National Orientation, has told the ministry’s personnel and numerous stakeholders that during his tenure, the agency will be transparent and answerable to Nigerians.

Following the installation of 45 confirmed ministers-designates on Monday at the Conference Center of the State House in Abuja, he made these remarks.

“As a minister of Information and National Orientation, I have the duty of telling Nigerians the true picture of what transpired about the various programmes and projects of the administration in all sectors,” he said

“In the next few days, we are going to enrol our plans for you.”

“You are going to have a Ministry of Information and National Orientation that is open, that is transparent and accountable to Nigerians.”

Mr Idris revealed that the national orientation will form the core of the Ministry’s mandate in addition to information dissemination, cautioning Nigerians against spreading fake news and urging members of the press to cross-check their information before dissemination.

“Being truthful and effective as minister of Information is essential to engender the trust of the people on various programmes and projects of the administration.”