President Bola Tinubu has directed ministers to periodically give an account of the stewardship, as part of efforts to promote transparency and accountability in governance.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this at a press conference in Abuja, on Tuesday.
Idris stated that Tinubu has directed all ministers to appear periodically before the media, to provide updates on their activities and policies.
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He explained that the press briefings will serve as a platform for ministers to directly engage with Nigerians, highlight key developments in their respective ministries, and address public concerns.
The minister noted that other ministers will also take turns weekly to address Nigerians as part of the ongoing ministerial press briefings to show their stewardship.
The ministerial press briefings is coming ahead of the second anniversary of Tinubu’s administration, reinforcing the government’s commitment to keeping citizens informed about its programmes and policies.
