Presidency launches patriotism campaign

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to become ambassadors of truth, combat misinformation and amplify the country’s progress and innovation.

Speaking at the launch of the national patriotism campaign tagged: “My Nigeria, My Responsibility”, with the theme: “Reigniting Patriotism Through Responsible Citizenship and Leadership”, the President—represented by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi—said patriotism was reflected in responsible civic conduct, especially tax compliance, which he described as “the most concrete transaction of trust between a citizen and the state.”

He urged citizens to uphold the Citizens’ Charter of National Values which emphasised integrity, patriotism, diligence, tolerance and excellence – both offline and online.

“In the digital age, do not weaponise misinformation. Highlight progress, innovation and peace,” he said.

Tinubu also announced plans to launch a National Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Institute in February, 2026, to equip Nigerians with tools to verify information, resist manipulation and engage ethically online.

Keynote speaker and Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Kashere, Gombe State, Prof. Umaru A. Pate, said the campaign was a call to self-accountability, collective renewal and a more thoughtful form of patriotism.

Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, urged Nigerians to support government policies, pay their taxes and obey the law.

Convener of the initiative and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Hon. Nasir Bala Aminu Ja’oji, said the campaign aimed to reawaken responsibility, patriotism and shared ownership of the Nigerian project.

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