The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is considering measures to improve the welfare package of workers in Nigeria’s information sector as part of efforts to strengthen the public service and enhance service delivery.
Idris disclosed this on Tuesday during the second day of activities marking the 2026 Civil Service Week celebration at the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation in Abuja, where certificates of recognition were presented to outstanding staff members.
Addressing employees of the ministry, the minister said the president had directed him to explore practical steps to improve the welfare of personnel in the sector.
“I want to reveal for the first time that we are working with Mr. President. He has asked me to look at what we can do, especially for those within the information sector, so that we can improve their welfare package. I want to assure you that Mr. President is going to achieve that,” Idris said.
He commended civil servants for their dedication, describing them as the backbone of governance and key partners in national development.
According to him, the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation plays a strategic role in promoting national unity, ensuring accurate dissemination of information, and helping citizens understand government policies and programmes.
He stressed that information must be used as a tool for unity and national cohesion, adding that the ministry remains committed to supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda through effective public communication and national orientation.
The minister also highlighted key achievements of the Tinubu administration, including economic reforms, improved revenue performance across states, stronger foreign reserves, ongoing infrastructure projects, and expanded access to higher education through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
He further said ongoing security efforts, in collaboration with security agencies and international partners, were gradually yielding results in addressing insecurity and improving public safety.
Idris urged staff to recommit to professionalism, integrity, and selfless service, noting that national development depends heavily on an efficient civil service.
“No nation can develop and reach its desired destination without dedicated civil servants. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu cannot do it alone. All of us must contribute our quota towards building the Nigeria of our dreams,” he said.
He also commended the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Binyerem C. Ukaire, for her leadership and commitment to staff welfare and institutional efficiency.
Earlier, Dr. Ukaire described civil servants as the “unseen drivers of governance” whose efforts ensure the smooth functioning of government and service delivery to citizens.
She said the Civil Service Week was designed to recognise and appreciate the contributions of public servants to national development.
Ukaire urged staff to uphold the values of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP), including efficiency, integrity, productivity, and citizen-centred service delivery.
“Every action you take and every assignment you carry out contributes to national development. We are important stakeholders in building a stronger and better Nigeria,” she said.
The event was attended by directors, heads of departments, senior management staff, and other employees of the ministry as part of activities marking the 2026 Civil Service Week celebration.
