The Nigerian minister of information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris-Malagi has, in the wake of the 2024 budget approval and presentation before the national assembly, on Saturday, demonstrated confidence that the federal government’s budgeted N27.5 trillion for 2024 will effectively impact positive growth transformation on the Nigerian economy.
Minister Idrisa also, during a grand opening of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations 2023 Annual public Lecture (AGM) Awards & Election in Kaduna State, noted in his speech that the 2024 budget is central to the actualization of president Tinubu’s economic plans known as Renewed hope Agenda (RHA).
Pointing out the focus of the budget, he explained that this signals the federal government’s tireless attention to fiscal policy performance improvement and budgetary management.
And highlighting that the president’s administration understands the need for laying a basis for long-term economic stability, Minister Idris said, “Just this week, he presented the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N27.5 trillion to the National Assembly, the first full-year budget of his administration.
“The budget as presented signifies a pivotal step towards the realisation of his Renewed Hope Agenda, by aligning fiscal strategies and priorities with broader national development objectives.”
According to him, the budget will bring tangible improvement to the lives of Nigerians and the goal of the budget has been to deliver relief to the Nigerian people.
And again Speaking in his own words, the minister said, “As the 2024 Appropriation Bill moves through the legislative process, we are very optimistic that its passage will mark the beginning of a transformative era, bringing tangible improvements to the lives of Nigerians.
“Before this week’s budget presentation, President Tinubu had assented to an equally important supplementary budget, signed some landmark Bills and Executive Orders into law, and inaugurated special presidential initiatives on fiscal policy reform, Compressed Natural Gas, Food Security, MSME support, and other critical areas of the economy.
“The goal has been to deliver relief to the Nigerian people, and lay the groundwork for true and lasting prosperity.”
He also reminded that the administration of President Tinubu will remain inclusive.
“At this juncture, let me remind us that one of the pillars of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s eight-point agenda is “Inclusivity,” which means inclusive policies and programmes for all segments of the population, especially youth and women,”he said.
“You can see manifestations of this even in the array of appointments made by the President so far, and the prominence given to young people and women. This is not to say we have done enough, and can therefore rest on our oars. No!
“We can still do better, and I can assure you that President Tinubu will continue to push the envelope in this regard.”
He also said that the federal government’s zonal appointments remain fair and well representative of federal characte
“In addition to appointments and representation, the Tinubu administration has very importantly been rolling out policies targeted at creating an enabling environment for Nigerians to thrive across all demographic categories.”
Idris-Malagi, during the event, also assured his support for the progress of NIPR as a member.
“Let me address a most germane issue that I am very familiar with, which has to do with the need for a permanent secretariat for the Kaduna Chapter of the NIPR, ” he said.
“I am committed to supporting the effort to ensure that this is realised in a timely fashion. As the Minister of Information and National Orientation, I reaffirm the commitment of my Ministry, and the entire administration to fostering robust and transparent public communication that empowers citizens with accurate, timely and useful information. In this mission, the NIPR is a much-valued partner, and I expect you to continue to live up to this responsibility.”
