By Our Correspondent
National News – The Federal Government has insisted that Nigeria is not collapsing, dismissing claims by some civil society groups that the country is on the brink of failure due to insecurity and economic hardship.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja during the 81st General Assembly and 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON).
Idris said the government was responding to growing concerns raised by activists and analysts who warned that worsening security challenges, rising living costs, and governance issues could push Nigeria toward instability.
According to him, the administration rejected such pessimistic claims and maintained that the country was demonstrating resilience despite facing significant national challenges.
Explaining why the government believes Nigeria is not collapsing, the minister highlighted ongoing military operations against criminal groups, particularly in northern parts of the country.
He stated that coordinated offensives by security agencies and improved intelligence sharing had resulted in the neutralisation of bandits and disruption of planned attacks.
Idris added that the government had strengthened rapid-response mechanisms across the country to protect lives and property while restoring stability in troubled communities.
On the economic situation, the minister said recent policy reforms were beginning to yield results.
He pointed to improvements in Nigeria’s foreign reserves and increasing revenue from both oil and non-oil sectors as signs that economic recovery was underway.
According to him, difficult fiscal reforms introduced by the government were aimed at improving transparency, strengthening financial discipline, and stabilising public finances.
Idris also referenced Nigeria’s recent reclassification as a Frontier Market by FTSE Russell, describing the move as a signal to global investors that the country’s financial market was improving.
He said the development reflected better foreign exchange liquidity, enhanced market transparency, and easier capital repatriation for investors.
Addressing broadcasters at the event, the minister urged the media to promote responsible journalism and avoid narratives that could deepen divisions as Nigeria approaches another election cycle.
He emphasised that broadcasting platforms must inform, educate, and unite citizens while maintaining fairness, accuracy, and professionalism.
Idris reaffirmed the government’s commitment to press freedom and called for stronger collaboration between media organisations and public institutions to combat misinformation and promote national unity.
