The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ policy at the eighth edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series at the National Press Centre, Radio House, Abuja on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Also present at the press briefing were the Ministers of Arts and Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev; and the Honourable Minister of Works, Senator (Engr.) David Umahi.

According to Idris, the press briefing provides a platform for the ministers to brief the nation on the successes and challenges of their respective ministries as they strive to actualise the ‘Renewed Hope’ of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies.

Also, the minister made it known that as the administration’s policies are based on transparency, openness and accountability, the media, both electronic and print, are not left out as they are the fourth estate who disseminate information to the public.

He stated, “Since we began this 2025 series in February, ten ministries have taken part in this important national dialogue. Each session has enabled Nigerians both within and outside the country to gain direct and unfiltered insight into the plans and programmes of the Renewed Hope Agenda under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR).

“Let me emphasise once again that the Series will continue right up to the May 29 Democracy Day celebrations, and beyond, until every Ministry has featured. This is part of our ongoing effort to deepen transparency and foster a more informed and engaged citizenry.

“Today, I am pleased to announce encouraging news from the National Bureau of Statistics, which released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April 2025 yesterday. According to the report, the headline inflation rate for April stood at 23.71%, representing a decrease of 0.52% from the 24.23% recorded in March 2025. Similarly, month-on-month, inflation dropped by a notable 2.04%, from 3.90% in March to 1.86% in April. This has not happened by chance.

The President’s focused interventions are clearly paying off. The benefits of reform, though gradual, are real and measurable.”

“I urge the media to continue to help disseminate this positive development responsibly and constructively, as we remain accountable to the people. Nigeria is turning a corner, and with continued support, discipline, and faith in the process, we shall all reap the dividends of these reforms.

“Let me once again appreciate the media for your consistent dedication to the Ministerial Press Briefing Series. Your role in conveying government programmes and policies to the Nigerian people is both vital and commendable,” he said.