NOA DG reiterates importance of Nigerian Identity Project, Values Charter
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has underscored the importance of the Nigerian Identity Project, stressing that the national reorientation policy will evolve a united Nigeria.
Issa-Onilu made this known while speaking at a town hall audience participation programme hosted by Television Continental (TVC), with the theme “Who is a Nigerian?”
He explained that successful nations deliberately nurture values that guide their societies, noting that the reorientation policy seeks to provide Nigerians with a framework for shared values and identity.
According to him, the Nigerian Values Charter embodies two key components: the Nigerian Promise, which defines the commitments of the country to its citizens, and the Citizen Codes, which outline the obligations of citizens to the nation.
Addressing the perception that value-building is solely the responsibility of government, Issa-Onilu stressed that every Nigerian has a role to play. “Citizens, whether in or out of government, must understand the national values so that in whatever leadership role they find themselves—in the family, workplace, church, mosque, or community—they can perform responsibly,” he said.
The two-hour town hall, moderated by TVC journalist Nifemi Oguntoye, featured a panel of experts, including media and communication specialist Kadaria Ahmed, legal practitioner Jiti Ogunye, and Dr. Kenneth Ikenwa of the University of Lagos.
The event, which drew active participation from students of the University of Lagos and other audience members, provided a platform for robust discussion on national values and identity.
