Minister urges lawmakers to boost ministry funding
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called for increased funding to help his ministry fulfill its mandate. He spoke after a budget defence session with National Assembly committees, emphasizing the need for better support. Idris highlighted the importance of adequate resources for agencies like the Nigerian Television Authority and the National Orientation Agency. He expressed optimism that lawmakers would secure sufficient funds to enhance public awareness of government policies.
What we know
- Mohammed Idris said he is optimistic the 2026 budget will meet the ministry’s operational requirements.
- He urged lawmakers to ensure adequate funding for the ministry and its agencies.
- Idris stressed that agencies such as the Nigerian Television Authority, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Voice of Nigeria, and News Agency of Nigeria require more resources.
- He noted that last year’s efforts to improve funding did not achieve much, but lawmakers renewed their appeal during the latest session.
- For 2026, capital allocation stands at N1.434 billion, overhead at N1.27 billion, and in 2025, personnel costs were appropriated at N5.588 billion with additional allocations of N932.05 billion.
