FG: Nigeria Not on the Brink of Implosion, We Are Daily Exhibiting Resilience in Tackling Insecurity

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja

The federal government has frowned on claims that Nigeria is on the brink of collapse, insisting that the country is stable, resilient, and on a clear path to recovery and growth. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this yesterday at the 81st General Assembly and 23rd Annual General Meeting of Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), held in Abuja.

Idris said, “I want to unequivocally refute the insinuation that Nigeria is on the brink. On the contrary, we are daily exhibiting resilience and tackling our security and economic challenges more decisively,”

He referenced recent successful operations in Zamfara and Niger states, where security forces neutralised bandits and disrupted planned attacks within a short period, as evidence of steady progress through sustained military operations and improved intelligence coordination.

The information minister stated, “Coordinated operations by the armed forces and other security agencies have led to sustained gains in several parts of the country.

“Incidents of large-scale insurgent control have significantly decreased, and we are strengthening intelligence and rapid response systems to protect life and property.”

Idris stated that the economic indicators remained positive and pointed to recovery and renewed investor confidence, stating that ongoing reforms are already yielding results.

He said, “Nigeria’s foreign reserves are strengthening, investor confidence is improving, and reforms in both the oil and non-oil sectors are expanding revenue streams. These decisions, though difficult, are stabilising public finances and creating a more transparent economic environment.”

He highlighted Nigeria’s recent return to Frontier Market status, as recently announced by FTSE Russell, a global financial index, as a strong signal of global confidence in the country’s economy.

Idris added that the reclassification reflected improved foreign-exchange liquidity, greater market transparency, and greater ease of capital repatriation.

He said, “This development confirms that Nigeria is once again a viable destination for global investment, with international funds expected to increase participation in our capital market.”

He urged the media to ensure responsible and accurate reporting, especially as the country approached another election cycle.

Idris said the broadcast media played a critical role in shaping public perception and maintaining national unity, and it must continue to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, fairness, and accuracy.

He commended BON for its role in strengthening professionalism in the industry and encouraged stakeholders to continue to work together to build a media landscape that supported democracy, development, and national unity.

He also stated that the federal government would continue to engage openly with Nigerians as it implemented reforms to build a more secure, resilient, and prosperous nation.

The 81st BON AGM was attended by Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan; Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr. Charles Ebuebu; Director-General, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), and Chairman, BON, Comrade Salihu Dembos, among others.