Press Release (Part)
7 Nations endorse Nigeria’s bid for UNESCO Media Institute – Information Minister
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| Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation (FMINO) |
Nigeria has secured the endorsement of seven countries and received commitments from twenty others for the establishment of the UNESCO Category II Media and Information Literacy Institute, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced on Tuesday when he received a delegation from UNESCO, which is in Nigeria to assess the readiness of the country to host the Institute.
“Already, we have had the support from about seven sister nations. About twenty have already indicated their desire to support Nigeria and we know that at the next sitting of the UNESCO Board, Nigeria will be given the final hosting right of the MIL in Abuja, within the premises of the National Open University of Nigeria,” he said.
The Minister expressed delight at the positive feedback from the inspection team regarding Nigeria’s preparedness and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to meeting all UNESCO requirements for the establishment of the Institute.
Rabiu Ibrahim
Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information and National Orientation.
Tuesday, 21 January, 2025
