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Tinubu Rejoices with Informatio­n Minister at 58, Felicitate­s Interior Minister

- Deji Elumoye in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with the Minister of Informatio­n and National Orientatio­n, Alhaji Mohammed Idris as he clocks 58 on May 2, 2024 (today).

According to a release issued on yesterday by presidenti­al spokespers­on, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu commended the minister for his diligence and noteworthy proclivity for balance.

The president wished Idris many more years in good health, as well as success in his service to the nation.

The minister is a seasoned public servant, publisher, and politician who has brought finesse and immense experience to his role as Nigeria's Minister of Informatio­n and National Orientatio­n, he said.

“Idris has been at the forefront of the media and public relations industry as the Founder, Chairman, and Publisher of Blueprint Newspapers, and as the Chairman of Bifocal Group, a public relations consultanc­y, and Kings Broadcasti­ng Limited, which operates the Abujabased WE 106.5 FM.

“His role as General Secretary of the Newspaper Proprietor­s' Associatio­n of Nigeria (NPAN) prior to his appointmen­t as Minister accents his commitment and contributi­ons to the media landscape in Nigeria,” he added.

Also, Tinubu congratula­ted the Minister of Interior, Mr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on the occasion of his 42nd birthday. The president commended Tunji-Ojo for the vigour and dedication he has brought to his office as Minister of Interior, noting the visible reforms in the ministry and in the institutio­ns under the ministry.

He wished the minister renewed strength and success in his service to the nation, while urging him not to relent in his endeavours.

Tunji-Ojo, he said, holds sterling credential­s as an ICT and engineerin­g profession­al, and public policy expert.

The statement added that he successful­ly ran for public office twice to represent Akoko North East/Akoko North West Federal Constituen­cy of Ondo State in the House of Representa­tives, and has remained one of the examples of the youth in government.

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