About

The Federal Ministry of Information and Culture serves as the Federal outfit responsible for the dissemination of essential and vital information which will enhance and facilitate democratic governance of Nigeria as a Federal Republic.

Mandate – Management of the Image, Reputation and Promotion of the Culture of the People and Government of Nigeria through a Dynamic Public Information System that Facilitates Access by Citizens and the Global Community to Credible and Timely Information.

Activities/Functions:

• Strategic Communication of Government Policies and Programmes As Well As Feedback;
• Building A Positive Image for the Country and Promoting National Consciousness;
• Providing Effective Regulatory Environment for the Media and Allied Industry;
• Enlightenment on Civic Education Programmes and the Nigerian Public Sector Integrity At Work Project;
• Educating Nigerians Against Ethnic, Religious and Sectional Intolerance and Manipulations;
• Developing Among Nigerians, Cultural Values and Awareness that will Inculcate the Spirit of Patriotism, Nationalism,  Self-Discipline and Self Reliance.
• Educating Nigerians Against the Evils of Cultism, Examination Malpractices, Prostitution and Encouraging Socially Desirable Attitude.
• Providing An Information Bank through the National Archives by Ensuring Permanent Custody, Care and Control of All Archives of the Federal Government and Making Same Avaliable for Research Purposes.
• Developing and Promoting Cultural Sites and Tourism Destinations for Sustainable Economic Development.

Departments

1. Cultural Industries & Heritage (CIH)
2. Entertainment & Creative Service (ECS)
3. Federal Government Press (FGP)
4. Finance & Accounts (F&A)
5. General Services
6. Human Resource Management (HRM)
7. Information Technology (IT)
8. International Cultural Relations (ICR)
9. National Archives of Nigeria
10. Planning, Budget, Research & Statistics (PRS)
11. Press, Public Relations & Protocol (PRPD)
12. Procurement
13. Production, Publication and Documentation (PPD)
14. Public Communication & National Orientation (PC)
15. Reforms Co-ordination & Services Improvement
16. International Tourism Promotions & Co-operations
17. Domestic and Eco-Tourism Promotion and Control

Leadership

Alh. Lai Mohammed

Hon. Min. of Information and Culture

Categories

• Federal Ministeries

Regions

• CBD

Location