The Federal Government has launched a nationwide citizenship movement, “My Nigeria, My Responsibility,” aimed at transforming patriotism into everyday action and responsibility.
The initiative was officially flagged off at the State House, Abuja on Monday, by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The campaign seeks to rekindle a culture of responsible citizenship, emphasizing that every Nigerian has a direct role in shaping the nation’s prosperity, global image, and democratic journey.
Describing patriotism as “an active verb,” the Minister said it is a collective duty expressed through personal values, shared commitment to national progress, and truthfulness in public discourse.
The Minister highlighted that patriotism is also reflected in the taxes Nigerians pay, noting, “Patriotism is in the taxes you pay. When you pay your fair share, you are directly investing in the school your child attends, the road your business uses, and the security that guards your home.”
He emphasised that Nigeria’s destiny rests in the actions of its 200 million citizens, and not just the hands of a few.
The Minister noted the President Tinubu’s decades-long defence of democracy and his administration’s major policy reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy, foreign exchange reform, tax justice initiatives, and digitalized revenue mobilization.
Idris announced plans to inaugurate the National Media and Information Literacy Institute in February 2026, aimed at equipping citizens with tools to verify information, resist misinformation, and engage ethically online.
He urged citizens to embody the values enshrined in the newly adopted Citizens’ Charter of National Values, including integrity, patriotism, diligence, tolerance, and excellence.
He added that the launch of the campaign is a call to every Nigerian to take ownership of nation-building adding that, “The President is providing the canvas of stability and vision; the rest of us must pick up the brush. Let us paint together the masterpiece of a new Nigeria, through our values, our taxes, our stories, and our actions. My Nigeria, My Responsibility.”
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