NELFUND, improved security show Tinubu’s reforms benefiting Nigerians, Idris says

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu are already delivering benefits to Nigerians, citing improvements in security, education, infrastructure and economic growth.

Idris said the reforms were laying the foundation for national prosperity, adding that the next four years would focus on ensuring that more Nigerians felt their impact.

The minister spoke on Tuesday in Abuja during the media presentation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027–2031 presidential election manifesto, titled From Reform to Prosperity.

He dismissed concerns about who was benefiting from the reforms, arguing that government interventions such as road construction, improved security and student loans were accessible to Nigerians irrespective of their political affiliations.

“People often ask who is benefiting from the reforms. But when roads are built, everyone can use them. When security improves, everyone benefits,” he said.

Idris specifically cited the 1.6 million students supported through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list and improved international credit ratings as evidence of progress.

He also pointed to declining inflation and improving economic growth, describing the developments as indications that the administration’s policies were producing results.

The minister urged journalists to sustain their watchdog role by holding the government accountable while giving attention to positive developments.

“Journalists have an important duty to criticise government and point out areas that need improvement. But good journalism is not only about being adversarial. When you see something good, please report it,” he said.