Information Minister Idris clocked 58th, Tinubu pens powerful message

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Information and National Orientation Minister Mohammed Idris on today’s celebration of his 58th birthday.

 

The President praised him for his exceptional qualities and contributions to the nation’s media landscape.

 

He also felicitated Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on yesterday’s celebration of his 42nd birthday.

 

A statement in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said: “President Bola Tinubu heartily congratulates Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, on his birthday.

 

“The minister is a seasoned public servant, publisher, and politician who has brought finesse and immense experience to his role as Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation.

 

“Alhaji Idris has been at the forefront of the media and public relations industry as the Founder, Chairman, and Publisher of Blueprint Newspapers, and as the Chairman of Bifocal Group, a public relations consultancy, and Kings Broadcasting Limited, which operates the Abuja-based WE 106.5 FM.

 

“His role as General Secretary of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN) prior to his appointment as minister accents his commitment and contributions to the media landscape in Nigeria.

 

“President Tinubu commends the minister for his diligence and noteworthy proclivity for balance.”

 

Also, in another statement by Ngelale, President Tinubu described Tunji-Ojo as one of the propitious examples of youth in government, having successfully run for public office twice to represent Akoko North East/Akoko North West Federal Constituency of Ondo State in the House of Representatives.

 

“President Bola Tinubu warmly congratulates the Minister of Interior, Mr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on the occasion of his birthday.

 

“The minister holds sterling credentials as an ICT and engineering professional, and public policy expert.

 

“He successfully ran for public office twice to represent Akoko North East/Akoko North West Federal Constituency of Ondo State in the House of Representatives, and has remained one of the propitious examples of the youth in government.

 

“President Tinubu commends Mr. Tunji-Ojo for the vigour and dedication he has brought to his office as Minister of Interior, noting the visible reforms in the ministry and in the institutions under the ministry,” the statement said.