The Federal Government (FG) has stated that it is on track to finding solutions to the economic problems currently facing the country, News About Nigeria reports.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, stated this during the 2024 conference and annual general meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Niger State chapter, in Minna on Tuesday.
Idris, who was represented by Malam Jibrin Ndace, Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), stated that practical steps were being taken to ameliorate the situation and bring succour to the citizens of the country.
He noted that the federal government is aware of the rising cost of staple foods in the markets and is currently working to ensure that the situation is remedied and Nigerians enjoy a better economic state.
Speaking further at the conference, with the theme “Public Relations in a Challenging Environment: The Role of Stakeholders and Communication in a New Niger Agenda, Idris stated that the President has directed the NSA, DSS, and IGP to coordinate with state governors to check the activities of those hoarding food commodities to ensure price control.
He noted that the president, in the last seven months, has been on track to fix the economy, fight insecurity, attract foreign direct investment, and consolidate Nigeria’s foreign policy ethos on the world stage.
He added that the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu was and still remains resolute that Nigeria would not fall as a true giant of Africa.
“The move of the President has no doubt helped in the recent reduction of the cost of food items in the state,” he said.
