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By Favour Chioma
Nigeria Not on the Brink of Collapse, Says Information Minister
The Federal Government has dismissed claims that Nigeria is on the verge of collapse, insisting that the country remains stable and is making steady progress in addressing its challenges.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Wednesday during the 81st General Assembly and 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) held in Abuja.
According to him, Nigeria continues to demonstrate resilience despite ongoing security and economic pressures.
“I want to clearly state that Nigeria is not on the brink. Rather, we are showing resilience and taking decisive steps to tackle both security and economic challenges,” he said.
On security, the Minister noted that ongoing military operations and improved intelligence coordination have led to measurable successes. He highlighted recent operations in Zamfara and Niger States where security forces neutralised bandits and prevented planned attacks.
He added that incidents of large-scale insurgent control have significantly reduced, while efforts are being intensified to strengthen intelligence gathering and rapid response systems across the country.
Speaking on the economy, Idris said there are clear signs of recovery, including improving foreign reserves and renewed investor confidence. He explained that ongoing reforms in both oil and non-oil sectors are expanding revenue generation and stabilising public finances.
The Minister also referenced Nigeria’s recent return to Frontier Market status by FTSE Russell, describing it as a strong indication of growing global confidence. According to him, the development reflects improved foreign exchange liquidity, better market transparency, and easier capital repatriation.
He noted that the reclassification is expected to attract increased participation from international investors in Nigeria’s capital market.
Addressing media practitioners, Idris urged journalists and broadcasters to uphold professionalism and avoid spreading misinformation, especially as the country moves closer to another election cycle.
“The media plays a critical role in shaping public perception. It must inform, educate, and unite the people while maintaining accuracy and fairness,” he said.
He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting a free and responsible media environment and called for stronger collaboration between government and media institutions to combat misinformation and promote national unity.
The Minister commended BON for its contributions to professionalism in broadcasting and encouraged stakeholders to continue working together to strengthen the industry.
He also reiterated the government’s commitment to engaging Nigerians openly as reforms continue, with the goal of building a more secure and prosperous nation.
