Press Release

National Values and Leadership Course (Batch-4) Set to Empower Nigerian Leaders in December 2025

Jos, Plateau State — [November 2025] — In a continued effort to strengthen leadership capacity and entrench national values among Nigerian leaders, the National Orientation Agency (NOA), in collaboration with Tomruk iHub Multiverse and the Dakrisbenic Foundation for Unity and Development in Africa (DAFUDA), has announced the National Values and Leadership Course (Batch 4).

This transformative leadership development program is scheduled to take place from December 2–4, 2025, at the prestigious National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Jos, Plateau State.

Building Ethical and Effective Leadership

The course is designed to equip participants with essential leadership skills and ethical foundations to promote effective governance, social cohesion, and national development. Anchored in the National Values Charter, the program emphasizes The Nigerian Promise — a social contract that captures the nation’s shared ideals in governance and sovereignty.

The charter’s seven core promises — Equality, Democracy, Entrepreneurship, Peace, Inclusivity, Freedom, and Meritocracy — will guide the course framework. Participants will also explore a seven-point code of conduct defining the Nigerian identity: Discipline, Duty of Care, Tolerance, Leadership, Accountability, Environmental Awareness, and Resilience.

A Hands-On Leadership Experience

The training will provide a dynamic and participatory learning experience featuring sessions on:

• Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution – fostering harmony and strategic decision-making.
• Transparency and Accountability – building trust and credibility in governance.
• Inclusive Decision-Making – embracing diversity and participatory leadership.
• Action Learning Projects and Workshops – bridging theory and practice for real-world impact.

Participants will engage in experiential sessions designed to translate learning into practical action, empowering them to lead with integrity and vision in their respective institutions and communities.

Distinguished Facilitators

The program will be delivered by a distinguished lineup of facilitators and thought leaders, including:

• His Excellency Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, Executive Governor of Plateau State
• Lanre Issa Onilu, Director General, National Orientation Agency (NOA)
• Prof. Tanko Ishaya, Vice Chancellor, University of Jos
• Prof. Ayo Omotayo, Director General, NIPSS
• Prof. Abiodun Adeniyi, Baze University
• Dr. Otive Igbuzor, former Chief of Staff to the Deputy Senate President
• David Akoji, Director of Special Duties & States Operations, NOA
• Job David Ayuba, Managing Director/CEO, Tomruk iHub Multiverse

A Step Toward National Transformation

The National Values and Leadership Course continues to play a vital role in cultivating ethical, visionary, and accountable leadership in Nigeria. By aligning leadership development with the nation’s foundational values, the program aims to inspire a ripple effect of positive transformation across governance, institutions, and communities.

Partner Organizations:
Tomruk iHub Multiverse | Dakrisbenic Foundation for Unity and Development in Africa (DAFUDA)

Key Contacts:
David Akoji | Dr. Otive Igbuzor | Job David Ayuba | Lanre Issa Onilu | Prof. Abiodun Adeniyi | Prof. Ayo Omotayo | Prof. Tanko Ishaya