May 22, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government, on Wednesday, said President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office would be celebrated low-key in line with his policy of prudent management of resources.
THEWILL reports that Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, was inaugurated as Nigeria’s 16th President on May 29, 2023, at the Eagle Square in the nation’s capital city, Abuja after he was declared winner of the February 25th presidential election.
Speaking on Wednesday, at a ministerial press briefing heralding the first anniversary of President Tinubu’s administration slated for May 29, 2024, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said there will be no celebration to commemorate the anniversary.
The Minister noted that the move is in line with Tinubu’s desire to serve the country and efficiently use resources for the good of all Nigerians.
“The first anniversary will be low-key. There will be no celebration, it will be a sectoral presentation by ministries.
“This is in line with Tinubu’s administration to ensure efficient and judicious use of resources to deliver dividends of democracy to citizens.
“The President has directed that useful information should be provided in an honest, timely, and consistent manner.
“Members of the media are expected to report honestly, responsibly, and with a deep sense of patriotism. The essence of the media is to inform the people and hold the government accountable.
“Thus, over time, the Ministry of Information and National Orientation finds it worthy to always brief the media and people on what the Federal Government is doing,” the Minister said.
Idris also charged media practitioners to do their job with a deep sense of responsibility and patriotism.
As part of the ministerial briefing, Idris said ministers of various ministries would begin presenting their ministerial scorecards on Thursday, May 23, as part of the first anniversary of the administration.
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