Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the

Tinubu administration’s primary goal is to rectify historical missteps and not impose

hardship on Nigerians.

Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday during a briefing for the Diplomatic Community on

recent nationwide protests, Idris stressed that the President is committed to

implementing reforms aimed at driving sustainable growth and improving citizens’

quality of life.

The minister, acknowledging the current hardships, noted that the administration’s

decisive actions, including the painful abolition of the fuel subsidy, were aimed at

redirecting funds towards critical sectors like healthcare, education, infrastructure, and

security. Acknowledging the transitional pains from these reforms, Idris highlighted

comprehensive intervention programmes designed by the Federal Government to

alleviate the impact on Nigerians.

Addressing the nationwide protests, Idris affirmed the government’s respect for

peaceful assembly and freedom of expression but noted that the protests were

hijacked by violent elements, leading to arson, vandalism, and loss of lives and

property. He assured that the Federal Government acted swiftly to restore peace and

is investigating the violence to bring perpetrators to justice.