Minister Idris Urges Journalists to Showcase Northern Nigeria’s Promise Beyond Security Challenges

The Minister of Information and National Orientation highlighted the power of balanced journalism at the inaugural Arewa Media Summit in Kano. He called on media professionals to tell stories of innovation, agriculture, culture, and entrepreneurship alongside coverage of insecurity. He emphasized that Northern Nigeria’s future depends not only on roads and industries but also on the quality of ideas and narratives about its people. The minister urged reporters to uphold accuracy, fairness and verification in the digital age, where misinformation spreads rapidly. Highlighting the Renewed Hope Agenda, he pointed to investments in highways, livestock development, education financing and digital broadcasting initiatives. He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to press freedom and constructive engagement to strengthen democracy and national unity.

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