By Beryl Odele
The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris (Fnipr), has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to support institutions and organizations that are contributing positively to the growth of Nigeria’s media and cultural sectors as Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) celebrates its golden jubilee.
The Minister said this is part of ongoing efforts by the federal government to strengthen responsible communication, ethical journalism, and national development, emphasizing that President Tinubu’s administration recognizes media and cultural workers as strategic partners in nation building and that it remains committed to creating an enabling environment for them to thrive responsibly under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He stated this on Tuesday 19 May, 2026 during the unveiling of the roadmap to the 50th anniversary celebration of RATTAWU as contained in a statement signed by Rabiu Ibrahim (Mnipr) his Special Assistant on Media.
Idris described the Union as a strategic partner in nation building and a critical institution in Nigeria’s media and creative landscape. He described RATTAWU’s 50th anniversary as a national milestone that celebrates the enduring contributions of media, theatre, arts, and cultural professionals to Nigeria’s democracy, unity, and development.
The Minister underscored the strategic role of RATTAWU in Nigeria’s future information and creative economy describing it as “the bridge between government and the people, the custodians of our cultural memory, and the amplifiers of the Nigerian story.”
He reiterated the federal government’s commitment to continue to support initiatives that strengthen ethical journalism, media literacy, and professional development within Nigeria’s evolving information and creative sectors.
Idris assured the Union that its requests and appeals had been received with understanding and appreciation, adding that the government will continue to explore meaningful ways of supporting institutions that contribute positively to the growth of Nigeria’s media and cultural sectors.