The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has lauded the Nigeria Reputation Perception Index Report 2025 written by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).
Idris gave the commendation in his goodwill message at the public presentation of the report in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the report was written by NIPR in collaboration with Reputation Perception Services.
Idris, who was represented by the Director of Publicity and Public Relations in the ministry, Dr Suleiman Haruna, commended the president of NIPR, Dr Ike Neliaku, for always bringing issues of reputation to the front burner.
Government, he said, could use the data to counter stereotypes, including those hindering patriotism.
“In a clear way that perception shapes reality, this report stands as a strategic asset to inform public policy and reforms, enhance robust engagements and improve inflows.
The minister also lauded different initiatives like the National Values Charter and the National Reputation Management Group.
“The government of President Bola Tinubu is conscious of the fact that reputation is a definition of governance.
” If you do well, your reputation grows, otherwise it drops.
“Tinubu has therefore initiated projects in infrastructure, security and social investments to meet this end,” Idris said.
He said the ministry would study the report and apply its recommendations.
The minister also urged stakeholders, governments, civil society organisations and the private sector to embrace the insights provided in the report. (NAN)
