Minister of Information and National Orientation (Nigeria)
 | This article only references primary sources. (August 2023) |
| Minister of Information and National Orientation | |
|---|---|
since 21 August 2023 | |
| Federal Ministries of Nigeria | |
| Style | The Honourable Minister |
| Status | Active |
| Member of | Cabinet of Nigeria |
| Reports to | President of Nigeria |
| Residence | Federal Capital Territory |
| Seat | Federal Secretariat Complex |
| Appointer | President of Nigeria After screening by the Senate of Nigeria |
| Formation | 1957 |
| First holder | Kola Balogun |
The Minister of Information and National Orientation is the head of the Ministry of Information and National Orientation along with serving as a member of the Federal Executive Council. As the head of the ministry, the minister leads the department and acts as a key spokesperson for the executive branch of the Nigerian federal government. The minister also leads a number of agencies and parastatals involved with affairs related to the press along with promoting culture and tourism.[citation needed]
The position is appointed by the president, with the advice and consent of the Senate of Nigeria.[citation needed] As stipulated by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission formula for ministerial salaries, the annual basic salary of the minister is ₦2,026,400 with ₦5,775,240 received in regular allowances for a total of ₦7,801,640 as the annual regular salary. Along with the regular salary, other allowances can raise the total payment to over ₦25 million.[1]
The position is currently held by Mohammed Idris Malagi, who was sworn in as minister on 21 August 2023 following his confirmation by the Senate.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Remuneration Package for Political and Judicial Office Holders" (PDF). Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Breaking: Mohammed Idris Malagi sworn-in as Nigeria's information minister". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ Times, Premium (17 August 2023). "Mohammed Idris: Shaping Nigeria's future through information and orientation, By Seun Adeleke". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
