The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu is committed to alleviating the suffering of Nigerians.

Mr Idris said this on Sunday in Kaduna when he featured in a live phone-in programme of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Hausa Service, Kaduna, “Hannu Da Yawa”.

The minister, who spoke on the hardship caused by the fuel subsidy removal, said the subsidy was only benefiting a few people at the expense of all Nigerians.

He assured that the economy would be stable, adding that no government would want backwardness in its administration.

Mr Idris emphasised that what needed to be fixed in the country did not only lie with the National Assembly, elected representatives, or executive arms of the government, but also all Nigerians.

He said Mr Tinubu had recently directed the ministers to cut the cost of governance by limiting the number of their official vehicles when going around their official duties and the number of their personnel during trips.

Mr Idris said, “President Tinubu is pointing out the need to change from the old ways of doing things in Nigeria.

”Whenever we sit for FEC meetings, what the president is emphasising is the need to cut out many expenses which are not necessary in governance.

“Tinubu even came out with a circular on the cost of travelling and the number of vehicles. This might be seen as little, but they actually count.”

He said Mr Tinubu said the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development was renamed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to tackle the issues of agriculture from various angles.

The minister said the insecurity issues were being tackled head-on by Mr Tinubu, adding that the issues were on ground even before his administration.

Mr Idris added that the federal government was still acquiring platforms and ensuring the welfare of security personnel to enhance the nation’s security architecture.

He added the creation of state police was still on consultation by the president.

Speaking further, Mr Idris said the recent power outage in the northern states was not planned or orchestrated by the public.

The minister added, ”The president is doing his best to find lasting solutions to the recurring collapse of the national grid.

”The AKK Gas Pipeline Project is also on the verge of being completed and it will help in revamping industries in the North.”

Mr Idris urged the public to always use social media to propagate the country in a good light.

(NAN)