The Federal Government has disclosed that it is on the verge of unveiling the Nigeria Values Charter, which embodies a social contract between the country and its citizens and will serve as a blueprint and policy for a national value system, defining the citizens as Nigerians and reinforcing their personalities as citizens.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, while disclosing this in his opening remarks at the opening ceremony of the National Spokesperson’s Summit on Tuesday, explained that the new policy, which will be launched this year by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, consists of the Nigerian Promise and the Citizen Codes, which have seven pillars each.
Idris added that the government intends to incorporate these values into formal, informal, and vocational educational policies to ensure that they are not only imbibed but engrained in the minds of our citizens.
“The unique thing about this Values Charter is that it is a social contract between the government and the citizens, and it contains the seven core obligations of the Nigerian state to its citizens as well as the seven commitments of the citizens towards their country.”
“The premise of the Values Charter is that the government, as represented by elected and
appointed representatives must fulfil some basic, non-negotiable promises in return for fundamental commitments from the citizens. This will ensure the fulfilment of the Social contract between the government and the citizens.”
“It is equally heartwarming to note that the bold economic reforms being implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are recording incremental successes across various facets of our economy, reflecting our commitment
to addressing critical issues such as inflation, foreign exchange stability, attracting Foreign Direct Investment, growth in our foreign reserves, and post-fuel subsidy interventions, among other indices of economic development.”
Idris also described the summit as a pivotal event aimed at transforming the landscape of
communication in Nigeria.
“The theme of the summit, “Change Narrative, Change Society,” resonates deeply with the challenges facing us as a people. Nigeria, a diversely blessed and vibrant country, grapples with the need to create a cohesive national identity that transcends ethnicity, religion, and political affiliations. Crafting a compelling national narrative becomes paramount as we strive to live up to our vast potential.
“I am glad to note that this summit brings together spokespersons from both the public and private sectors, spanning national and sub-national levels.
“As communication professionals, you must be aware that you play a crucial role in shaping perceptions, disseminating accurate information, and fostering trust. Indeed, the nation’s peace, stability, growth, and development can only be attained by how we communicate.”
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