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  • Tinubu making efforts to reduce cost of living, enrich citizens – FG 

    The Federal Government says the administration of President Bola Tinubu is making efforts to reduce the cost of living and put more money in the pockets of Nigerians.
    The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris made this known on Thursday in Abuja, at the Ministerial briefing on the first year anniversary of Tinubu’s administration.
    The Minister said that the administration came on the strength of Renewed Hope Agenda and had started laying a solid and enduring foundation that would make life better for the people.
    “Landmark initiatives like the Consumer Credit Corporation, the Nigeria Education Loan Fund, Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas, the N200 billion Presidential Grant and Students Loan Scheme attested to this
    “Also, the Agriculture and Food Security efforts (including the launch of dry season farming, and massive fertilizer distribution), the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF), Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme are among the foundations.
    “In addition is our reform efforts in the electricity sector, and in the area of taxes and fiscal policy, and the negotiations for a befitting new national minimum wage.
    “These and so many other policies and programmes will directly touch and improve the lives and livelihoods of tens of millions of Nigerians.
    “President Tinubu is making efforts and committed to ensuring the cost of living and doing business in Nigeria is brought down significantly by putting more money into the pockets of Nigerians,” Idris said.
    According to him, Tinubu is attracting more local and foreign investment, and transforming the nation’s infrastructure.
    “We will not pause or relent until we have delivered truly the Renewed Hope to all Nigerians,” he assured.
    The Minister said that the commemoration of the administration’s first year anniversary offered the opportunity to present the government’s scorecard to Nigerians, by telling the story of what had been done so far.
    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that those in the first session of the sectoral briefing included, the Ministers of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, and  FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike.
    Others were, Ministers of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Bio, Steel Development,  Shuaibu Audu, Ministers of State for FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmud and Petroleum, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri
    Also in attendance was the Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande. (NAN)

  • Tinubu making efforts to reduce cost of living, enrich citizens – FG 

    The Federal Government says the administration of President Bola Tinubu is making efforts to reduce the cost of living and put more money in the pockets of Nigerians.
    The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris made this known on Thursday in Abuja, at the Ministerial briefing on the first year anniversary of Tinubu’s administration.
    The Minister said that the administration came on the strength of Renewed Hope Agenda and had started laying a solid and enduring foundation that would make life better for the people.
    “Landmark initiatives like the Consumer Credit Corporation, the Nigeria Education Loan Fund, Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas, the N200 billion Presidential Grant and Students Loan Scheme attested to this
    “Also, the Agriculture and Food Security efforts (including the launch of dry season farming, and massive fertilizer distribution), the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF), Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme are among the foundations.
    “In addition is our reform efforts in the electricity sector, and in the area of taxes and fiscal policy, and the negotiations for a befitting new national minimum wage.
    “These and so many other policies and programmes will directly touch and improve the lives and livelihoods of tens of millions of Nigerians.
    “President Tinubu is making efforts and committed to ensuring the cost of living and doing business in Nigeria is brought down significantly by putting more money into the pockets of Nigerians,” Idris said.
    According to him, Tinubu is attracting more local and foreign investment, and transforming the nation’s infrastructure.
    “We will not pause or relent until we have delivered truly the Renewed Hope to all Nigerians,” he assured.
    The Minister said that the commemoration of the administration’s first year anniversary offered the opportunity to present the government’s scorecard to Nigerians, by telling the story of what had been done so far.
    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that those in the first session of the sectoral briefing included, the Ministers of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, and  FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike.
    Others were, Ministers of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Bio, Steel Development,  Shuaibu Audu, Ministers of State for FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmud and Petroleum, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri
    Also in attendance was the Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande. (NAN)

  • Nigeria’ll get better soon- Information Minister 

    By  NAN

    The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the economic situation in the county will soon improve and impact positively on the lives of Nigerians.

     

    Idris stated at the high level dialogue on delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Abuja.

     

    The dialogue is titled, “Leveraging International Cooperation to enhance trade, investment and sustainable development in Nigeria”

     

    It was organised by Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on International Cooperation and Bank of Industry.

     

    According to Idris, the day is for both reflecting on the last one year and looking ahead at the next three, with special emphasis on the role of international cooperation in achieving Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

     

    “Tinubu’s determination to engage on the global stage to position and sell Nigeria as an investment destination is something he takes seriously, both at home and abroad.

     

    “He is the Chief Marketing Officer of the country and always goes the extra mile to fulfill this role with boldness and determination.

     

    “He gave the approval to constitute a National Communications Team, to harmoniously engage with Nigerians, and showcase our journey as a government determined to leave a lasting legacy of reset and reform in every facet of national life.

     

    “I want to assure you that you will see a lot more of our work as a Team as we enter this second year of the administration.

     

    “We will continue to engage with Nigerians, home and abroad regarding our work, prioritizing truth, credibility and impact.

     

    “I want to express my clear and unshakable belief that things will get better in Nigeria. A lot of the work that was put in during the last 12 months is just now crystallising into reality.

     

    “I am indeed very optimistic about what this second year that we are going into will bring, and I invite you all to share in this enthusiasm,” Idris said.

     

    He said  that some of the efforts of Tinubu include, the Consumer Credit Corporation, Nigeria Education Loan Fund, Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, the Presidential Grant and Loan Scheme.

     

    Others are, dry season farming, fertilizer distribution, Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund, Electricity Sector Reforms, Tax and Fiscal Policy Reforms, and National Minimum Wage Negotiations.

     

    “All of these and many more are policies and programmes that will directly touch and improve the lives of Nigerians.

     

    “These will go a long way to bring prices down, reduce the cost of doing business, put more money into the pockets of Nigerians and bring more electricity into our homes and industries.

     

    “They will also spur domestic and foreign investments and push the country further towards the path to true and lasting prosperity,” he  said. (NAN)