Democracy must lead to development– Minister of Information

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Muhammed Idris, has called for collective unity amongst Nigerians to achieve the dividend of democracy. 

The Ministry Deputy Director of  Press, Suleiman Haruna in a statement said Alhaji Idris maintained that democracy is nothing if it doesn’t bring progress, development, and unity among the people. 

The Minister stated this during a courtesy visit by the APC North-Central Zone yesterday. 

He said that was the reason President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is promoting the dual concepts of unity and economic prosperity to our people, saying there is need for Nigerians to conduct some soul-searching.

“National re-orientation is at the heart of the change and hope that we all desire for this country; each one of us has the responsibility to recover his steps and do the right thing,” he said, calling on the party members to unite and engage more so that they can achieve great things for the country.

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The Minister added that there is a need for the party to galvanize people towards a common understanding and shared vision for what Nigeria should be, which can be achieved through the party machinery across all levels.

Earlier, the National Vice Chairman of the APC North Central, Alh. Bawa Rijau, on behalf of the National Working Committee of the APC, and Zonal Executives, congratulated the Minister on his appointment.

He also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing one of their own to this important position, noting this as a clear indication that the president appreciated the role Alhaji Idris played during the campaign.

The delegation assured the Minister of their support at all times, charging him to work with his colleagues in the cabinet to fast-track development in the zone.

“The North Central zone did very well in the last election, and because of this, we expect you and your cabinet colleagues to work together to ensure that the interests of the North Central are protected,” he stated.