OUR HISTORY
In 2015, an opposition party, the APC, wrested power from the incumbent PDP. Four years later, in 2019, the APC was able to win a second time. Having been out of power at the presidential level for the past eight years, playing the opposition role, the PDP was determined to win in 2023. Unlike other previous presidential contests where there were usually two major parties, this time there was a third party, the Labor Party (LP), which came about from the National Labor Congress and the Big Tent Movement . The 2023 presidential election was marred with irregularities and unfortunately, the dangers and potential for crises were enormous. The reports of the international observers and the coverage of the elections in the most respected international media pointed to the dangers of continuing in our present trajectory and hoping to pray ourselves out of these problems.
OUR VISION
To be dedicated supporters of evidence-based policy development that promote sustainable socio-economic development, good governance, true patriotism, and national unity that informs institutional establishment and societal transformation.
OUR MISSION
To promote Nigeria’s socio-economic development, in particular, good governance, selfless public service, probity and accountability.
OUR CONVICTION
The promise of Nigeria is enormous. We are the widely acknowledged giant of Africa on account of our huge population of 220 million. We are also the heart, soul, and brain of Africa because of our leadership position in ECOWAS and the African Union. We were a frontline state in the revolutionary wars for independence in South Africa, Namibia, and Angola. Nigeria is projected to be the third most populous country in the world (behind China and India) in 2050. More importantly, the ratio of young people to the entire population is most favorable in Nigeria for sustainable national development.
The promise for continued growth is enormous.
Unfortunately, the dangers and potential for crises are equally enormous. The events of the 2023 elections illustrate these very clearly. The reports of the international observers and the coverage of the elections in the most respected international media point to the dangers of continuing on our present trajectory, hoping to pray ourselves out of the problems. We must design new strategic initiatives that show us to be a nation committed to the rule of law with a firm belief in civility and good governance.
The manifestos of the three major political parties - the APC, the PDP, and the LP, provide a consensual diagnosis of the most serious problems of the day. These are insecurity, infrastructural underdevelopment, youth unemployment, national unity, economic production, political restructuring, and environmental protection.
We believe that the solutions cannot be left to only governments to provide. We envisage a new Nigeria of successful public-private partnerships that are built on the core values of patriotism, justice, fairness, competence, and respect for every citizen’s right to full protection by the state.
OUR GOAL and STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- To promote fairness, justice, equity, competence, love of nation above all other considerations.
- Nonpartisan assessment of public and private institutions and organizations in Nigeria with a view to inform and strengthen patriotic ideas for socio-economic development of the Nation.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
- Create a body of patriotic Nigerians at home and abroad who see themselves primarily as Nigerian Citizens before any other considerations.
- Promote Nigeria and its people worldwide by showcasing the best exemplars of what it is to be Nigerian.
- Develop and promote criteria for projecting positive Nigerian values locally and internationally.
- Identify potential partners who share our values for projecting positive Nigerian values locally and internationally.
- Engage in research to document and publicize positive Nigerian achievements locally and internationally.
- Objectively evaluate our performance periodically to ensure that we remain true to our mission and objectives.
- Use all appropriate media and special events for optimal storytelling about Nigeria and her people.
- Work together with other organizations with similar objectives to build and rebrand Nigeria as a truly great nation – the “Giant of Africa” that it’s destined to be.