The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has categorically dismissed widespread rumours suggesting that the Federal Government's Ministerial Press Briefing Series is being moved from Abuja to London.
Speaking during the eighth edition of the briefing held at the National Press Centre in Abuja on Friday, Idris addressed the speculation head-on, describing it as completely false and misleading.
“This is your answer to the insinuation that the press briefing session is relocating abroad,” he stated. “We have our responsibility first to the Nigerian nation, and that’s why we invite ministers to come here and address Nigerians and the international community — not from anywhere else, but right here at the National Press Centre in Abuja.”
The clarification was contained in a statement released by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Information and National Orientation. Idris emphasized that the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation remains committed to ensuring transparency and direct communication with Nigerians through its established platform within the country.
Present at the session were key members of President Bola Tinubu's cabinet, including the Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev; and the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi — all of whom briefed the public on the progress of their respective ministries.
Reiterating the Tinubu administration’s dedication to national development, Idris commended the positive trajectory of Nigeria’s economy, assuring that the government is committed to sustaining economic growth through clear policies and continuous public engagement.
“The platform provided by the Ministry is for Nigeria and Nigerians,” Idris added. “We remain firmly rooted here and focused on our mandate to inform and engage citizens effectively.”
The press briefing series, initiated to enhance transparency and accountability in governance, continues to serve as a vital communication channel between the federal government and the public.