By Tunde Omolehin
The Minister of State for Works, Barrister Muhammad Bello Goronyo, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership is bringing about tangible changes that the future generation will benefit from.
Goronyo spoke at a one-day capacity-building workshop for social media influencers under the All Progressives Congress (APC),
The Minister described both agendas as visionary, inclusive, and strategic in placing Nigeria—and Sokoto State—on the path of sustainable development.
“President Tinubu’s leadership is bringing about tangible changes nationwide, and Governor Aliyu is complementing those efforts at the state level,” Goronyo stated. “Both leaders are fulfilling their promises to the people.”
He added that the Renewed Hope agenda and Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto’s 9-point Smart Agenda shared a common vision of prioritising infrastructure development and youth empowerment.
He urged the participants to put into use the lessons from the training, saying the training aimed to strengthen the role of digital media handlers in effectively communicating and promoting the achievements of the APC-led governments.
The Minister however emphasised the power of new media in shaping public perception and countering misinformation from opposition quarters.
“We must empower our media teams to use modern digital tools in defending and projecting the achievements of the President and our governor,” he said.
“Media remains central to influencing public opinion and showcasing successes in areas like infrastructure, health, education, social welfare, and security.”
The State Governor, represented by his deputy, Engr. Idris Muhammad Gobir, highlighted the role of digital influencers in political communication.
He stressed the need to equip them with the skills to defend the administration’s achievements and debunk fake news.
Other speakers, Director General of Media and Publicity to the Governor, and Dr. Yakubu Lamai, Director General of Strategic Communication and Events Management to the Nasarawa State Governor.
