President Tinubu Hails Information Minister Mohammed Idris at 60, Praises his Credibility and Diligence

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm birthday congratulations to Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, as he clocks 60 years on May 2, 2026.

In a statement released on May 1, 2026, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, described the minister as an excellent communicator, public relations executive, and media leader who has brought finesse, credibility, and gravitas to public communication within the administration.

Tinubu noted that Mohammed Idris’s reputation precedes him, highlighting that the minister has been at the forefront of the media and public relations industry as the founder and publisher of Blueprint Newspapers and as the chairman of a successful public relations consultancy and broadcast media outfit.

The President further recalled that before his appointment, Mohammed Idris served as general secretary of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria, a role that distinguished him as a patriot and valued partner in nation-building.

President Tinubu commended Mohammed Idris for his diligence, brilliance, and doggedness in communicating the achievements, policies, and programmes of the administration. He stated that the minister has been steadfast in disseminating the message of Renewed Hope throughout the nation, and encouraged him to keep up the good work.

As Mohammed Idris celebrates this milestone birthday, President Tinubu joined his family and friends in wishing him more years of good health and strength as he continues to serve the nation.