Nigeria Showing Resilience, Not Collapse

Nigeria Showing Resilience, Not Collapse – FG
Urges Media to Promote Unity
Highlights Gains in Security, Economy

The Federal Government has dismissed claims that Nigeria is on the brink of collapse, insisting that the country is making steady progress in addressing its security and economic challenges.

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the position known while speaking at the 81st General Assembly and 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria in Abuja.

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Reacting to concerns raised by some civil society groups over worsening insecurity and economic hardship, Idris described such claims as pessimistic and misleading.

“I want to unequivocally refute the insinuation that Nigeria is on the brink,” he said, stressing that the country continues to demonstrate resilience in the face of its challenges.

On security, the minister pointed to ongoing military operations and improved intelligence gathering, which he said have led to the disruption of criminal activities and reduction in large scale insurgent control in parts of the country.

According to him, coordinated offensives against bandits and other criminal groups are gradually restoring stability, while enhanced rapid response strategies are being deployed nationwide to protect lives and property.

Nigeria Showing Resilience, Not Collapse - FG — Mohammed Idris

Speaking on the economy, Idris highlighted signs of recovery, including improved foreign reserves and growing revenue from both oil and non oil sectors.

He attributed these gains to ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening transparency and fiscal discipline, noting that the measures are helping to stabilise public finances.

The minister also referenced Nigeria’s recent reclassification as a Frontier Market by FTSE Russell, describing it as a positive signal to international investors and a reflection of improved foreign exchange liquidity and market transparency.

Addressing media professionals, Idris urged broadcasters to uphold ethical standards and avoid narratives that could deepen national divisions, especially as the country moves closer to another election cycle.

“The airwaves are a public trust. Broadcasting must inform, educate, and unite the people,” he said.

While reaffirming the government’s commitment to press freedom, he called for stronger collaboration between the media and public institutions to tackle misinformation and promote national unity.