By our reporter 8.4.2026
Nigeria’s minister of information and national orientation Mohammed Idris said Wednesday that Nigeria is not on the brink of collapse.
Following spates of criminal and terror activities, poor electric supply, harsh economic and inflationary trends, and with no concrete steps to reverse the situation by the government of President Bola Tinubu there is a general belief Nigeria is a sinking ship.
But Mr. Idris who was speaking at the 81st General Assembly and 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria, BON, in Abuja, said the country remains on course for economic recovery and triumph over insecurity.
“I want to unequivocally refute the insinuation that Nigeria is on the brink.
“On the contrary, we are daily exhibiting resilience and tackling our security and economic challenges more decisively,” Idris said
He argued that the Nigerian security forces have recently made gains against terror and criminal gangs operating in the central and northern parts of the country.
“Incidents of large-scale insurgent control have significantly decreased,” he said, adding that enhanced rapid-response systems are being deployed nationwide to better protect lives and property.
He said economically the country has not done so badly either even as the reforms embarked upon by President Tinubu seem to be a bitter pill to swallow for Nigerians
“These decisions, though difficult, are stabilising public finances and creating a more transparent economic environment,” Idris added.
He urged broadcasters to paint the correct picture of the reality on ground.
“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.