The Federal Government has launched a nationwide citizenship movement designed to transform patriotism from mere emotion into everyday action, responsibility, and nation-building. The campaign is titled “My Nigeria, My Responsibility.”
On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister for Information and National Orientation, Mr Mohammed Idris, launched the campaign at the State House, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Monday, December 8.
According to the minister, My Nigeria, My Responsibility, aims to rekindle a culture of responsible citizenship, with every Nigerian having a direct role in shaping the nation’s prosperity, global image, and democratic journey.
“True patriotism is the daily choice to be responsible for our nation’s story, its progress, and its image,” he said, adding, “Nigeria’s destiny does not rest in the hands of a few, but in the actions of 200 million citizens,” the information Minister said.
Mr Idris, who called on Nigerians to embrace the campaign as a national covenant for responsible nation-building, announced that his Ministry will inaugurate the National Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Institute in February next year. This public education platform will equip citizens with tools to verify information, resist misinformation, and engage ethically online.
“We must not weaponise falsehood. In this digital age, truthful communication is a patriotic duty,” the Minister stressed.
