Inaugural Address by the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation and Co-Chairman, Mohammed Idris (fnipr) At the Inauguration of the Media and Publicity Subcommittee of the 2026 APC National Convention held the Minister’s Conference Room, Radio House, Abuja

Distinguished members of the Media and Publicity Subcommittee, respected leaders of our great party, members of the press, ladies and gentlemen,


It is my honour and privilege to welcome you all to this important occasion as we formally inaugurate the Media and Publicity Subcommittee for the 2026 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC). 


As you are all aware, this convention is a significant milestone in the life of our great party as we continue to strengthen internal democracy and consolidate our vision for a united, prosperous, and progressive Nigeria.


The APC administration led by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,  is currently undertaking bold reforms aimed at repositioning our nation for sustainable growth and long-term development in Nigeria. 


As a party, the APC remains committed to advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President, and this forthcoming convention provides another opportunity to demonstrate our unity, discipline, and shared commitment to national progress.


The responsibility entrusted to this committee is therefore both strategic and vital. In today’s fast-paced information environment, the success of any major political event depends greatly on how effectively its message is communicated to the public. 


Your role goes beyond publicity; it involves ensuring accurate information dissemination, promoting transparency, coordinating media engagement, and projecting the process and outcomes of the convention to Nigerians and the international community.


As people who have spent many years in the media and communication and the political arena, I deeply appreciate the experience we are bringing together to deliver on this assignment. 


As a subcommittee, our deliverables include 

1. Content Creation

2. ⁠Media Relations

3. ⁠Media Planning/Buying

4. ⁠Liaison With other sub-committees for media related engagements 

5. ⁠General Report Writing and Documentation (in hard and sof copies)

6. Media Monitoring, Performance  Evaluation and Reporting in Print and Audio-visual formats 

7. Administration and Coordination all media activities of the convention 


I therefore encourage members to approach this assignment with utmost professionalism, creativity, and a strong sense of duty. By leveraging media platforms within our reach, we must ensure that the convention is widely and positively covered, while upholding the highest standards of credibility and integrity.


On behalf of the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, I congratulate all members of this committee on your well-deserved appointment. 


I am confident that your collective experience and expertise will contribute greatly to the success of the 2026 APC National Convention.


It is therefore my pleasure to formally inaugurate the Media and Publicity Subcommittee of the 2026 APC National Convention.


Thank you, and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.