National Orientation Agency Partners With Women Journalists to Bolster Civic Education Before General Elections

The NOA and NAWOJ are collaborating to strengthen national values and voter education in Nigeria. Learn about the new plan for citizenship studies and youth content.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 11, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Newsdiaryonline

Strategic Partnership for Democratic Consolidation and Value Reorientation

The National Orientation Agency, known as the NOA, has reinforced its commitment to building a cohesive national identity through a new collaboration with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists. During a high level engagement in Abuja, Director General Mallam Lanre Issa,Onilu described the partnership as a critical step toward ensuring ethical journalism and effective citizen engagement. By leveraging the NOA’s extensive grassroots network of over 800 offices, the two organizations intend to create a unified front for public communication and nation building efforts as the country approaches its next electoral cycle.

Addressing the Digital Influence on Nigerian Youth Values

A primary focus of this alliance is the urgent need for structured civic engagement among Nigerians under the age of 35, who constitute a significant portion of the population. Issa,Onilu expressed concern over the impact of foreign media and digital trends that are currently reshaping local values. To counter these influences, the NOA is advocating for a robust voter education framework that empowers young citizens to participate in the democratic process with an informed and patriotic perspective, ensuring that national good remains at the forefront of the digital conversation.

Reintroducing Citizenship Studies and Indigenous Content Targets

As part of the Nigerian Identity Project, the Federal Executive Council has approved the reintroduction of Citizenship Studies into the school curricula at all educational levels. This initiative is anchored on a Seven for Seven principle outlined in the National Values Charter, which defines the mutual responsibilities between the government and its people. Additionally, the NOA has set a target for 70 percent of children’s media content, including cartoons, to reflect indigenous culture and values, aiming to instill a sense of national pride from an early age.