Minister of Information and National Orientation (Nigeria) explained

Post:Minister
Body:Information and National Orientation
Incumbent:Mohammed Idris Malagi
Department:Federal Ministries of Nigeria
Style:The Honourable Minister
Status:Active
Member Of:Cabinet of Nigeria
Reports To:President of Nigeria
Residence:Federal Capital Territory
Seat:Federal Secretariat Complex
Appointer:President of Nigeria
Appointer Qualified:After screening by the Senate of Nigeria
First:Kola Balogun

The Minister of Information and National Orientation is the head of the Ministry of Information and National Orientation along with serving as a member of the Federal Executive Council. As the head of the ministry, the minister leads the department and acts as a key spokesperson for the executive branch of the Nigerian federal government. The minister also leads a number of agencies and parastatals involved with affairs related to the press along with promoting culture and tourism.

The position is appointed by the president, with the advice and consent of the Senate of Nigeria. As stipulated by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission formula for ministerial salaries, the annual basic salary of the minister is ₦2,026,400 with ₦5,775,240 received in regular allowances for a total of ₦7,801,640 as the annual regular salary. Along with the regular salary, other allowances can raise the total payment to over ₦25 million.[1]

The position is currently held by Mohammed Idris Malagi, who was sworn in as minister on 21 August 2023 following his confirmation by the Senate.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Remuneration Package for Political and Judicial Office Holders . Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission . 9 May 2022.
  2. Web site: 21 August 2023 . Breaking: Mohammed Idris Malagi sworn-in as Nigeria's information minister . 7 October 2023 . Blueprint Newspapers Limited.
  3. Web site: Times . Premium . 17 August 2023 . Mohammed Idris: Shaping Nigeria's future through information and orientation, By Seun Adeleke . 7 October 2023 . Premium Times Nigeria.