Information Minister Reveals Tinubu Considering Enhanced Welfare Package for Information Officers
By Sarah Kitka
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is considering measures aimed at improving the welfare package of personnel in Nigeria’s information sector as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the public service and enhance service delivery.
The minister made the disclosure on Tuesday during the second day of activities marking the 2026 Civil Service Week Celebration at the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation in Abuja, where Certificates of Recognition were presented to deserving officers and staff members for their dedication, professionalism, and outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the ministry.
Addressing staff of the ministry, Idris revealed that President Tinubu had directed him to explore practical ways of improving the welfare of workers in the information sector, assuring civil servants that the administration remains committed to rewarding dedication, professionalism, and excellence.
“I want to reveal for the first time that we are working with Mr. President. He has asked me to look at what we can do, especially for those within the information sector, so that we can improve their welfare package. I want to assure you that Mr. President is going to achieve that,” the minister stated.
Idris commended the resilience, dedication, and patriotism of civil servants, describing them as the engine room of governance and indispensable partners in nation-building.
He noted that the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation occupies a strategic position in promoting national unity, disseminating accurate information, and fostering citizens’ understanding of government policies and programmes.
According to him, information should serve as a tool for unity, development, and national cohesion rather than division.
He stressed that the ministry remains committed to supporting President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through effective public communication and national orientation.
The minister also highlighted key achievements of the Tinubu administration, including economic reforms, improved revenue performance by states, strengthened foreign reserves, ongoing infrastructure development, and expanded access to higher education through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
He added that ongoing security efforts, in collaboration with security agencies and international partners, are yielding positive results in addressing insecurity and improving public safety across the country.
Idris urged staff to recommit themselves to professionalism, integrity, and selfless service, emphasizing that sustainable national development depends largely on the efficiency and commitment of the civil service.
“No nation can develop and reach its desired destination without dedicated civil servants. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu cannot do it alone. All of us must contribute our quota towards building the Nigeria of our dreams,” he said.
The minister further commended the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Binyerem C. Ukaire, for her exemplary leadership, commitment to staff welfare, and efforts to strengthen institutional efficiency.
Earlier, in her welcome address, Dr. Ukaire described civil servants as the unseen drivers of governance whose efforts sustain government operations and ensure effective service delivery to citizens.
She said the Civil Service Week celebration was designed to recognise and appreciate the invaluable contributions of public servants who work diligently behind the scenes to advance national development.
The Permanent Secretary urged staff to remain committed to the core values of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP), including efficiency, productivity, integrity, and citizen-centred service delivery.
“Every action you take and every assignment you carry out contributes to national development. We are important stakeholders in building a stronger and better Nigeria,” she said.
The event was attended by directors, heads of departments, senior management staff, and other employees of the ministry as part of activities marking the 2026 Civil Service Week Celebration.
