The Nigerian government has approved the creation of the National Citizens Value Brigade in primary and secondary schools, aiming to nurture role models and ambassadors who exemplify the nation’s values. This initiative is designed to restore the country’s eroded value system, particularly among the youth.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the decision on Monday after an Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He noted the gradual decline of traditional values among younger generations, which has led to increasing misconduct.
Today council has approved several changes in our policy to strengthen our national value system, the Chief of it is that the national citizen’s value brigade has been approved to be established in all our primary and secondary schools. This will raise the role model citizens from Nigeria council has noted the gradual eroding of our values especially among the younger ones and this is giving rise to a kind of misbehaviour and act that are not in tune with our traditions and our norms,” Idris said.
In addition, the Executive Council has approved the inclusion of a National Value Charter in the basic and post-basic school curricula. This will be incorporated into civic education and be a required subject for students. The initiative also extends to government officials, who will receive training on national values upon assuming office.
Furthermore, the Council approved the standardisation of national symbols, such as the national flag and Naira notes, ensuring they are displayed appropriately and respected. The National Orientation Agency will oversee the implementation and enforcement of these policies.
