Wednesday July 09, 2025
By TheNewsDESK |
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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Wednesday said that the Nigerian economy is steadily improving, The NATION reported
Idris said the improvement is a result of the implementation of wide-ranging reforms under President Tinubu.
The Minister spoke in Abuja while receiving members and newly elected executives of the Nigerian Guild of Editors during a courtesy visit to his office.
He said the administration is making steady progress and successfully flattening the curve despite challenges.
“The economy is not yet what we want it to be, but we can see that there is a steady progression. The President has said over and over again that we are turning the corner. I know that many people will say it’s not yet El-dorado. Yes! I also agree, but you cannot always say that there is no progress.
Even all the rating agencies in the world are also giving Nigeria some pass marks. We are seeing some upward ticks in the way our economy is being managed,” he said.
The Minister noted that landmark reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of the foreign exchange rates, are already having a positive impact on the economy.
Idris further stated that approximately 300,000 students are currently benefiting from the Students’ Loan Scheme, with the Federal Government covering their tuition fees and providing support for their upkeep on campus.
“Because of this deliberate, intentional policy of the government, over 300,000 Nigerian students who hitherto were out of school or could have been out of school, now have the opportunity to be in school because the government is paying for their tuition and upkeep. This is unprecedented,” he stated.
He added that security challenges are also being addressed decisively, with sustained successes recorded in the fight against violent criminals across the country.
Idris, therefore, called on the media to play an active role in encouraging and supporting the Armed Forces in their ongoing efforts to combat crime and safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity.
