The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State to embrace reconciliation, unity and mutual respect, saying they are essential to strengthening the party and Nigeria’s democracy.
Idris made the appeal on Saturday at the Niger State APC Stakeholders’ Meeting convened by Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago at the Government House in Minna.
Addressing party leaders and members, the minister urged stakeholders to set aside their differences and work together in the interest of the APC, Niger State and the country.
“Let us heal our divisions and strengthen our democracy. Political differences should never be allowed to undermine our collective interest or the progress of Niger State. We must close ranks and work together in the spirit of unity, brotherhood and shared responsibility,” he said.
According to Idris, democracy flourishes when leaders place the collective good above personal interests, adding that the APC’s continued success at both the national and state levels depends on dialogue, inclusiveness and internal cohesion.
He commended Governor Bago for convening the stakeholders’ meeting, describing it as a timely platform for consultation, reconciliation and renewed commitment to the ideals of the ruling party.
The minister also highlighted some of the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, including the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which he said has enabled more than one million Nigerian students to access higher education.
He added that Nigeria’s foreign reserves have risen to about $50 billion, while the Federal Government is constructing and rehabilitating more than 2,000 kilometres of roads across the country, including the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway.
Idris also praised President Tinubu for establishing the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, describing it as a strategic initiative that would unlock economic opportunities, particularly in Northern Nigeria, while boosting agriculture, livestock production and food security.
He urged Nigerians to continue supporting the Tinubu administration and the Niger State Government in their efforts to deliver sustainable development and improve the welfare of citizens.
