The main objectives of the Agency, as provided in Decree 100 of 1993, are to ensure that Government programmes and policies are better understood by the general public.
To consistently raise awareness, provide timely and credible feedback; positively change attitudes, values and behaviours; accurately and adequately inform; and sufficiently mobilize citizens to act in ways that promote peace, harmony; and national development.
VISION
To develop a Nigerian society that is orderly, responsible and discipline, where citizens demonstrate core values of honesty, hard work and patriotism; where democratic principles and ideals are upheld; and where peace and social harmony reign.
Objectives
The main objectives of the Agency, as provided in Decree 100 of 1993, are to ensure that Government programmes and policies are better understood by the general public and:
Mobilize favourable public opinion for such programmes and policies
Encourage informal education through public enlightenment activities and publications
Establish feedback channels to Government on all aspects of Nigerian national life;
Foster respect for constituted authority; and
Instill in the citizens a sense of loyalty to the fatherland.
Establish appropriate national framework for educating, orientating and indoctrinating Nigerians towards attitudes, values and culture which project individual’s national pride and positive national image for Nigeria;
Awaken the consciousness of Nigerians to their responsibilities to the promotion of national unity, citizens’ commitment to their human rights to build a free, just and progressive society;
Ensure and uphold leadership by example;
Develop among Nigerians of all ages and sex, social and cultural values and awareness which will inculcate the spirit of patriotism, nationalism, self-discipline and self-reliance;
Encourage the people to actively and freely participate in discussions and decisions on matters affecting their general welfare;
Promote new sets of attitudes and culture for the attainment of the goals and objectives of a united Nigeria State;
Functions of the Agency
Specifically, the Agency performs the following functions: