By Al-Kadriyar Abdullahi
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has attributed the recent increase in foreign investor interest to Nigeria’s enhanced international image and perception.
Speaking to journalists, Issa-Onilu highlighted growing confidence among foreign investors, international financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, and world leaders as evidence of Nigeria’s efforts to reposition itself globally.
He noted that the NOA remains committed to its mandate of global reputation management, a key component of the National Values Charter’s institutionalization policies, which received approval from the Federal Executive Council in October 2024.
“The National Values Charter was developed to define the true Nigerian identity and articulate the nation’s core values,” Issa-Onilu said.
“Through collaboration with critical stakeholders, the Charter provides a framework to restore our value system and strengthen citizens’ psychological connection with their country.”
He added that the NOA plans to extend the National Values Charter campaign to Nigerian diaspora communities, emphasizing that national development thrives when citizens are aligned with government initiatives.
Issa-Onilu expressed confidence that the structures now in place will reinforce Nigeria’s core principles, restoring the country’s identity and boosting its credibility on the global stage.
