The Federal Government has urged professionals, institutions, and the private sector in Nigeria, to take responsibility for building and protecting the country’s reputation through honest communication and visible progress.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made the call at the Nigeria Reputation Summit 2026, held on Tuesday, in Abuja.
The Summit which had the theme, “Better Nigeria, Better Reputation”, was organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)
Idris commended the NIPR, the Nigerian Reputation Management Group, and its leadership for producing the Reputation Perception Index Report, after several years of research.
He added that reputation building is a long-term national effort that requires discipline and consistency.
The Minister acknowledged that while the report places Nigeria in a low-trust category, significant progress has been made in the last two years under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The Minister also highlighted ongoing investments in infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, and youth-focused innovation programmes, including student loans and venture funding for young entrepreneurs.
He stressed that the government alone, could not shape Nigeria’s reputation.
“Reputation is earned through action, not slogans; It is built when policy meets purpose and when communication reflects truth.
“This is a national task, and every Nigerian has a role to play.
“I urge communication professionals and citizens alike,
