The Federal Government has dismissed claims that Nigeria is on the brink of collapse, insisting that the country is making steady progress in addressing its security and economic challenges.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this while speaking at the 81st General Assembly and 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria in Abuja.
“I want to unequivocally refute the insinuation that Nigeria is on the brink,” Idris said in a statement issued by his media aide, Rabiu Ibrahim.
“On the contrary, we are daily exhibiting resilience and tackling our security and economic challenges more decisively,” he added.
The minister said ongoing security operations across the country, particularly in parts of northern Nigeria, have led to the neutralisation of bandits and disruption of planned attacks through improved intelligence-sharing and coordinated military offensives.
According to him, such efforts are gradually weakening criminal networks and restoring stability, noting that incidents of large-scale insurgent control have significantly reduced.
On the economic front, Idris pointed to improvements in foreign reserves and increased revenue generation from both oil and non-oil sectors, attributing the gains to reforms focused on transparency and fiscal discipline.
“These decisions, though difficult, are stabilising public finances and creating a more transparent economic environment,” he said.
He also referenced Nigeria’s recent reclassification as a Frontier Market by FTSE Russell, describing it as a positive signal to global investors and evidence of improved foreign exchange liquidity and market transparency.
“This development confirms that Nigeria is once again a viable destination for global investment,” Idris said.
The minister urged media organisations to uphold professionalism and avoid narratives capable of deepening divisions, especially as the country approaches another election cycle.
“The airwaves are a public trust. Broadcasting must inform, educate, and unite our people while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, fairness, and accuracy,” he said.
While reaffirming the government’s commitment to press freedom, Idris called for stronger collaboration between the media and public institutions to tackle misinformation and promote national unity.
“Difficult moments like this require stronger faith in our country and a deep sense of patriotism,” he added.
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