Office

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Nigeria

Title: Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation

Current holder

Mohammed Idris

Career

Minister of Information and National Orientation

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Information and National Orientation of Nigeria?

Mohammed Idris is the Minister of Information and National Orientation of Nigeria.

When was Mohammed Idris born?

Mohammed Idris was born in 1966-05-02, in Gbako, according to Wikidata.

Where did Mohammed Idris study?

Mohammed Idris studied at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Bayero University, Kano, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Mohammed Idris belong to?

Mohammed Idris is listed as a member of All Progressives Congress on Wikidata.

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Sources: State House, Abuja (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Nigeria in numbers

Population (2025): 237.6 million; 1st largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 1,223 US$; 35th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 23%; 6th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 3.1%; 39th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 36.1%; 47th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 54.6 years; 54th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2024): 70.4%; 28th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 35; 47th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of Information and National Orientation, Nigeria. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/nigeria/minister-of-information-and-national-orientation