The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Friday night while addressing leaders and members of All Progressives Congress (APC) support groups at a dinner held at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja.
Idris stated that the APC came into government at a difficult time, requiring bold decisions to tackle long-standing economic and security challenges, while keeping the future of the country in focus. He commended APC support groups for their loyalty and continued support, describing them as a critical pillar of the party’s success.
According to the Minister, early gains from the Tinubu administration’s reform agenda are already evident, including improved investor confidence, increased oil production, better revenue performance and targeted support for states, businesses and vulnerable Nigerians.
He stressed that transparent communication and citizen engagement remain central to the government’s approach, noting that reforms must be clearly explained to Nigerians to build trust and a shared national purpose.
Idris also highlighted the N58.18 trillion 2026 budget estimates presented earlier in the day by President Tinubu to the National Assembly, noting that Defence and Security, Infrastructure, Education and Health received priority attention.
He affirmed that national security remains a top priority in 2026, with plans to modernise the armed forces, strengthen intelligence-led policing, improve border security, deploy technology-based surveillance and support community-level peacebuilding and conflict prevention.
The minister urged APC support groups to actively support the 2026 budget, tagged the “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” and called for unity and renewed commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda to build a stronger, more secure and prosperous Nigeria.
