Ministers must brief Nigerians on activities, policies – Tinubu

The Federal Government has commenced ministerial press briefings as part of efforts to promote transparency and accountability in governance.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday.

Idris stated that President Bola Tinubu had directed all ministers to appear periodically before the media to provide updates on their activities and policies.

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According to Idris, the briefings will serve as a platform for ministers to directly engage with Nigerians, highlight key developments in their respective ministries, and address public concerns.

The minister noted that other ministers would also take turns weekly to address Nigerians as part of the ongoing ministerial press briefings.

The ministerial press briefings come ahead of the second anniversary of Tinubu’s administration, reinforcing the government’s commitment to keeping citizens informed about its programme and policies.