Olusola Fabiyi, Abuja
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Friday in Abuja, called on the Federal Character Commission to embark on a serious campaign to enlighten Nigerians on its activities.
The minister stated this while receiving officials of the commission led by its secretary, Mallam Mahmoud Tukur, in his office.
He said, “Nigerians need to know and appreciate what you are doing, and I think we need more of this interaction.
“At our level at the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, we will partner with you in the area of enlightenment campaigns because it is going to unite the country better. Once the people have a sense of belonging, then it’s the recipe for unity.”
Mohammed said it was important for the Commission to change the perception and mindset of the people about its job, urging them to invest in advocacy, interactions, and visits.
He said it was always convenient for people to look at a few appointments and make general claims of marginalisation without taking a holistic view of federal appointments.
He also noted that adequate and equitable representation in federal institutions would give a sense of belonging to every Nigerian and equally strengthen the bond of unity in the country.
Mohammed said, “It is gladdening to note that the objective and mandate of the commission go beyond just ensuring that there is a balance, equity, and fairness in the federal ministries and parastatals, but that you are also very duly concerned about the spread of infrastructure.
“I think the two mandates are very important and germane to the unity, stability, and peace of this country.”
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