President Tinubu Endorses Principles of Free Expression and Independent Journalism — Minister Idris

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to press freedom, describing it as central to his vision for a prosperous Nigeria.

Idris made the statement at the All Nigeria Editors’ Conference, emphasizing that no media organisation has been gagged or shut down under Tinubu’s administration.

“Central to this vision of a prosperous Nigeria is an environment where free speech and a dynamic media can thrive,” the minister said. “I stand before you today to affirm that under President Tinubu’s leadership, we have nurtured an unprecedentedly egalitarian media ecosystem.”

He noted that the President’s dedication to press freedom has earned global recognition, with Nigeria recently granted the hosting rights for the International Media and Information Literacy Institute.

According to Idris, the event will connect Nigeria to media-literate networks worldwide, providing an opportunity for the ministry to showcase the nation’s progress on the international stage.