Nigeria’s minister for Data and Nationwide Orientation, Mohammed Idris has described President Bola Tinubu as a foremost democrat who’s dedicated to free speech and upholding the rights of the folks.
Idris mentioned the president has re-affirmed his dedication to fostering constructive criticism and wholesome opposition which he believes are the important pillars wanted for strengthening Nigeria’s democracy.
Talking on the ongoing Ministerial Briefing Session in Abuja, the minister mentioned President Tinubu has pledged his continued assist for a conducive media house throughout the nation.
In an announcement issued on Thursday, March 20, the media aide to the minister, Rabiu Ibrahim mentioned Idris used the chance to felicitate with all journalists on the seventieth anniversary of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ).
“I need to re-emphasize that President Tinubu, as a foremost democrat, is absolutely dedicated to defending the constitutionally assured rights of all Nigerians and in addition encourages constructive criticism and wholesome opposition due to their important position in reinforcing and deepening our democratic framework.
“I hereby take the freedom to reaffirm the dedication of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Administration to upholding press freedom and making a conducive atmosphere for media follow in Nigeria,” the minister mentioned.
He additionally assured the general public that the President Tinubu’s administration believes {that a} free and accountable press is vital to nationwide improvement.