Nigeria is not on the verge of collapse, we are proving it…- TheConclaveNg

The Federal Government has strongly refuted claims that Nigeria is on the verge of collapse, saying the country remains stable, resilient and on a clear path to recovery and growth.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Wednesday at the 81st General Assembly and 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria (BON), held at the Hawthorn Hotel and Suites, Abuja.

“I want to unequivocally refute the insinuation that Nigeria is on the brink. On the contrary, we demonstrate resilience on a daily basis and address our economic and security challenges more decisively,” the Minister said.

Speaking on security, Idris assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is making steady progress through sustained military operations and improved intelligence coordination. He cited recent successful operations in Zamfara and Niger states, where security forces neutralized bandits and disrupted planned attacks within a short period.

“Coordinated operations by the military and other security agencies have led to sustained gains in several parts of the country. Large-scale insurgent policing incidents have significantly decreased and we are strengthening intelligence and rapid response systems to protect lives and property,” he said.

Regarding the economy, the Minister stated that current indicators point to recovery and renewed investor confidence, underlining that ongoing reforms are already producing results. “Nigeria’s foreign reserves are strengthening, investor confidence is improving and reforms in both the oil and non-oil sectors are expanding revenue streams. These decisions, while difficult, are stabilizing public finances and creating a more transparent economic environment,” he said.

He also highlighted Nigeria’s recent return to frontier market status, as recently announced by the FTSE Russell, a global financial index, as a strong signal of global confidence in the country’s economy. According to him, the reclassification reflects improved foreign currency liquidity, greater market transparency and greater ease of capital repatriation. “This development confirms that Nigeria is once again a viable destination for global investment, with international funds expected to increase participation in our capital market,” Idris noted.

Addressing the media, the Minister called for responsible and accurate reporting, especially as the country approaches another election cycle. He emphasized that broadcasters play a vital role in shaping public perception and maintaining national unity. “The airwaves are a public asset. Broadcasting must continue to inform, educate and unite our people, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, fairness and accuracy,” he said.

Idris also reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting a free, responsible and forward-thinking media environment. He called for greater collaboration between government and media institutions to tackle disinformation and promote national cohesion. “Difficult times like this require a stronger faith in our country and a deep sense of patriotism, not narratives that create fear or division,” he added.

The Minister commended Nigeria’s broadcasting organizations for their role in strengthening professionalism in the sector and encouraged stakeholders to continue working together to build a media landscape that supports democracy, development and national unity.

He reaffirmed that the Federal Government will continue to openly engage with Nigerians in implementing reforms to build a more secure, resilient and prosperous nation.

The Minister formally declared the 81st General Assembly and Annual General Meeting of BON open, expressing confidence that the meeting can produce practical solutions to advance the broadcasting industry.

The 81st General Assembly of the BON was attended by the President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, the Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr. Charles Ebuebu, the Director General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), and the Chairman of Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria (BON), Comr. Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos, fnipr; Director General, Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo; Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Jibrin Baba Ndace; The Director General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Dr. Mohammed Bulama, and the Vice President of Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria (BON), Chief Tony Akiotu, among other dignitaries.

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