Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said President Bola Tinubu is committed to alleviating the suffering of Nigerians.
Idris said this yesterday in Kaduna when he featured in a live phone-in radio programme.
The minister, who spoke on the hardship caused by fuel subsidy removal, said the subsidy was only benefiting a few people at the expense of all Nigerians.
He assured that the economy would be stable, adding that no government would want backwardness in its administration.
Idris emphasised that what needs to be fixed in the country does not only lie with the National Assembly, elected representatives or executive arm of the government, but all Nigerians.
He said Tinubu had recently directed the ministers to cut the cost of governance by limiting the number of their official vehicles when going around their official duties and the number of personnel during trips.
Idris said, “President Tinubu is pointing out the need to change from the old ways of doing things in Nigeria.
“When ever we sit for the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meetings, what the president emphasizes is the need to cut out many expenses that are not necessary in governance.
“Tinubu even came out with a circular on the cost of traveling and the number of vehicles. This might be seen as little, but they actually count.”
The minister said in terms of agriculture, Tinubu renamed the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security so as to tackle the issues of agriculture at various angles.
He equally said that insecurity is being tackled head-on, adding that the issues were on ground even before his administration.
Idris added that the federal government is still on the course of acquiring platforms and ensuring the welfare of security personnel to enhance the security architecture of the nation.
He added that the creation of state police is still at the consultation level.
Speaking further, Idris said the recent power outage in the Nnorthern part of the country was not planned.
He restated that no leader would deliberately want his people to be in a state of blackout and other problems.
“The president is doing his best to find lasting solutions to the recurring collapse of the national grid. AKK Gas Pipeline Project is also on the verge of being completed and it will help in revamping industries in the north.”
Idris urged the public to always use social media in propagating the country in good light.
Lamenting the obnoxious trend of fake news. the minister, while admitting that it was an issue of global concern, urged for its positive use. (NAN)
