President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the media to ensure that their criticism of government policies and actions is informed, fair, and constructive, aimed at building a better Nigeria rather than undermining the nation.
The president said that while the government remains committed to securing the nation and sustaining economic stability, economic reforms alone cannot build a nation.
Speaking at the 21st All Nigerian Editors Conference at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, Tinubu said nation-building requires cooperation, trust, and a shared understanding that the future of all Nigerians is intertwined.
He noted that the conference theme, “Democratic Governance and National Cohesion: The Role of Editors”, is intended to reflect on the state of Nigerian democracy and how public discourse can either strengthen or weaken the bonds that hold the nation together.