Laleye Dipo In Minna
The federal government yesterday responded to those prophesying the collapse of the country as a result of the present challenges being faced by the country, saying: “Nigeria Will not Fall.”
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, gave the assurance in Minna, Niger State, in a message to the 2024 NIPR Niger State chapter conference/annual general meeting.
Malagi hinged the optimism of the government on the various measures being taken to revive the economy, surmount insecurity and make life worth living for the ordinary Nigerians.
The minister, represented by the Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Alhaji Jibrin Ndace, declared that: “President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is highly committed to lead us to the Nigeria we want with a sincere purpose and focus on the values of the Nigeria Constitution.
“In the last seven months, this government has ensured it doesn’t lose track in fixing the economy, fighting insecurity, attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and consolidating Nigeria’s foreign policy ethos on the world stage.
“Our role in sustaining democracy in the West-Africa region through the ECOWAS platform has won us a prestigious mention at the global political family table.
“We will not rest on this milestones because the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu still remains resolute that Nigeria will not fall because we are the true giant of Africa.”
The minister expressed delight that rising food prices in many parts of the country have started coming down, assuring Nigerians that steps taken by the administration will further bring succour to the ordinary Nigerian.
Malagi also disclosed that the federal government has approved funding for second Niger Bridge-bypass, Abuja-Kano, Lagos-Ibadan highway projects, and also approved funds for the Minister of the FCT to procure all the security gadgets to fight insecurity and safeguard the integrity of Federal Capital Territory.
He said the president has approved the resolution to increase Primary Healthcare Centres from 8,300 to 17,600 across the country and also approved N9 billion for Group Life Assurance for federal government workers as well as gave the go ahead for the establishment of an “infrastructure support fund for states to invest in critical areas that will create an enabling environment for businesses.”
