Tinubu to unveil Nigeria’s values charter

President Bola Tinubu is poised to introduce the Nigeria Values Charter, representing a social contract between the nation and its populace.

“This charter not only signifies a blueprint for a national value system but also lays the groundwork for crucial policies,” the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed this development on Tuesday during the inauguration of the National Spokesperson’s Summit at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.

Idris stated that the unveiling of the charter would take place later this year during the maiden edition of the spokesperson’s summit.

The National Spokespersons Summit and Awards, is organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and National Orientation.

The minister said: “In the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, we are 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 us as Nigerians and reinforcing our personality as citizens.

“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.

“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 seven core pbligations of the Nigerian state to its citizens as well as 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 fulfill some basic non-negotiable promises, in return for fundamental commitments from the citizens. This will ensure the fulfillment 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 is 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, post fuel
subsidy interventions among other indices of economic development.”

Idris 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; one 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,” Idris noted.