President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans to undertake massive value re-orientation programmes in the country, promoting shared values and beliefs under the National Identity project.
In his New Year message to Nigerians, President Tinubu said he would launch the National Values Charter, already approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), to realise the goals and objectives of making citizens better and uncompromising in their devotion and allegiance to the nation.
The National Identity Project is a set of policies prescribing the values, characters, and national symbols of the country in meaningful ways that connect citizens and leaders to shared aspirations and goals. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) proposed National Identity Project has seven institutionalisation policies seeking to outline, entrench, and promote patriotism.
According to President Tinubu, “Citizens’ moral rectitude and faith in our country are fundamental to the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda. In 2025, we will commit to promoting adherence to ethical principles, shared values, and beliefs under the National Identity Project.”
He announced plans to unveil the National Values Charter in the first quarter of 2025 and launch an ambitious national orientation campaign fostering patriotism, love for the country, and inspiring citizens to rally together.
The Charter aims to promote mutual commitments between the government and citizens, fostering trust and cooperation among the diverse population and between the government and citizens.
President Tinubu emphasized that citizens’ support for the government is crucial in national development, stating that implementation of government reforms will produce desired outcomes only through shared common values and identities and unconditional love for the country.
Furthermore, the President announced plans to convene a national youth conference within the next three months, instructing the relevant government agency to work out the details as soon as possible.
