Posted by Amarachi on Wed 22nd May, 2024 - tori.ng
Idris stressed that the low-key celebration was a conscious decision made in light of current national circumstances, highlighting the administration’s attentiveness to the nation’s difficulties.
Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has said that the one-year anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in office will be lowkey to ensure that government funds are kept for the public.
According to the Minister, President Tinubu’s one-year anniversary in office will be marked without any fanfare.
The Minister disclosed this on Wednesday during a World Press conference to commence “Ministerial Sectoral Updates” as part of the activities to mark President Tinubu’s one year in office.
During the conference, Idris stressed that the low-key celebration was a conscious decision made in light of current national circumstances, highlighting the administration’s attentiveness to the nation’s difficulties.
“The anniversary is going to be low key, there would be no major ceremony but sectorial briefing by the ministers.
“The essence is to ensure that government funds are kept for the people,” the minister said.
According to the Minister of Information, the government is committed to educating the public about its policies and accomplishments.
Also present at the conference were, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, and the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu.