Nigeria’s government has outlined a series of economic and governance reforms while engaging foreign media organisations on the country’s development trajectory and global positioning, the information ministry said on Thursday.
In a statement shared on April 23 on its official page, the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation said the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, spoke during an interactive session with international media in Abuja.
He addressed issues around economic reforms, transparency and global partnerships, saying the current administration had embarked on wide-ranging changes across key sectors, including the economy, security, education and infrastructure.
“We are embarking on the most comprehensive set of structural reforms in decades,” Idris said.
He noted that recent economic data showed signs of recovery, with growth improving and fiscal adjustments — such as subsidy removal and exchange rate unification — aimed at strengthening government revenue.
He added that funds saved from these measures were being redirected towards infrastructure development and social services.
On security, Idris said intelligence-driven operations had contributed to improved stability in parts of the country, while ongoing legislative discussions were expected to strengthen governance at the sub-national level.
He also highlighted interventions in education and youth development, including student loan schemes and the expansion of digital infrastructure.
“Accurate reporting requires holding both truths,” he said, calling on international media organisations to reflect both the country’s challenges and progress in their reports.
Also speaking, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said Nigeria’s reform efforts had moved into a consolidation phase focused on delivering tangible outcomes for citizens.
“We have moved from fragility to stability, and now to consolidation,” he said.
Similarly, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, said efforts were ongoing to drive economic diversification through increased investment, trade and industrialisation.
The session forms part of ongoing efforts by the federal government to strengthen engagement with international stakeholders and shape Nigeria’s global narrative, the statement said.
