NOA, NUC Inaugurate Joint Committee to Introduce Citizenship Studies in Universities
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Monday inaugurated a joint committee to drive the incorporation of Citizenship Studies into the curriculum of Nigerian universities. The ceremony took place at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja.
The committee—comprising representatives of the NOA, the National Universities Commission (NUC), and the Nigerian media was inaugurated by the NOA Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu. He tasked the team with developing a draft curriculum for further consideration and eventual adoption by Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Issa-Onilu said the initiative is a key part of the Nigerian Identity Project (NIP), which includes the National Values Charter (NVC). He described the NIP as a national movement aimed at restoring Nigeria’s foundational values through shared responsibility and institutional reform.
At the centre of the project, he noted, is the NVC, which outlines the obligations of the state to its citizens—referred to as the “Nigerian Promise”—and the values expected of citizens, captured as the “Citizen Codes.” He stressed that these principles must be taught to young Nigerians, noting that Citizenship Studies have already been introduced at the primary and secondary levels while urging the committee to ensure universities produce not only graduates but responsible citizens who embody Nigerian identity with dignity.
Speaking on behalf of the NUC, Mrs. Florence Uju Onuoha commended the Federal Executive Council for approving the initiative. She said the development reflects the government’s commitment to nurturing responsible citizens, promoting national unity, strengthening democratic values, and shaping the character of young Nigerians. She assured that the committee would work with curriculum development experts to deliver on its mandate.
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