The new Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, has said the ministry will not tell lies to defend the Federal Government of Nigeria.

According to the new spokesman of the Government, “we will always say it as it is.”

Idris said these when he assumed office after his inauguration in Abuja, the Federal Capital.

He said the ministry and the government “will be transparent and truthful while giving out information.”

The Minister added that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government will own up where it errs or make any mistake and try to adjust where necessary.

Idris said National Orientation would be a core aspect of the government, hence “in a matter of days, we would roll out our plans to Nigerians.”

He called on Nigerians to shun fake news and always clarify issues before taking it out to the public.

Idris also noted that the ministry would be accountable and open to Nigerians.