President Bola Tinubu is ramping up regional and international engagement to confront insecurity, with media sector concerns also receiving high-level attention, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said on Sunday after meeting the President in Lagos.

Idris said the administration is deepening collaboration with neighbouring countries and global partners as part of a comprehensive strategy to tackle security threats, particularly across the Sahel, stressing that terrorism and related crimes transcend national borders.

He pointed to recent diplomatic engagements, including discussions with Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno and consultations with partners such as the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom, as evidence of a coordinated push to restore peace.

“It is very significant because we are fighting terrorism. Terrorism has no borders… it is almost impossible for Nigeria to act alone,” the minister said, noting that regional cooperation remains central to ongoing efforts.

According to him, the President’s security engagements have remained active even during the Easter period, describing it as a “working Easter” for the Commander-in-Chief.

“He just came back from Jos, and security is uppermost in his mind. He keeps engaging with the security agencies on how we can find a lasting solution… in collaboration with our regional and international partners,” Idris stated.

Beyond security, the minister said the President is also prioritising issues affecting the media industry, following recent engagements with media executives.

He disclosed that concerns around the welfare and operational environment of media organisations were among the first issues raised during the meeting.

“Mr President has the media industry in mind… a number of issues were raised, and he is looking at them dispassionately. He has asked me for my input and will take a final decision on how he can help the media to do its work better,” Idris said.

He added that Tinubu has directed him to reassure Nigerians that their concerns are being taken seriously, urging citizens to remain united and patriotic as the government works to resolve pressing national challenges.

“Mr President is listening. He is a keen watcher of events… and he has asked Nigerians to come together, reflect and be more patriotic as he works to ensure that issues of security are resolved once and for all,” he added.

On the economy, Idris said the administration is encouraged by positive feedback from international development partners and rating agencies, noting that Nigeria’s ongoing reforms are gaining global recognition.

“Everybody is seeing that the reforms are actually working… Nigeria is finding its place in the comity of nations once again,” he said.

He explained that his visit formed part of routine briefings with the President on national developments.

Meanwhile, Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, also met with the President at his Lagos residence, where he paid a post-Eid al-Fitr homage and extended birthday wishes.

Rabiu described the visit as a longstanding tradition, noting that although the Sallah celebrations had passed, it was important to personally convey goodwill and prayers to the President.

“I also took the opportunity to extend birthday wishes… and offered prayers for good health, long life, wisdom and continued strength as he leads our nation,” he said.

He added that the visit reaffirmed his appreciation and continued support for the President.