THE NIGERIAN IN ME
What Does It Mean to Be Nigerian, and How Do We Live It?
The Nigerian In Me
Join young Nigerians at home and across different continents
Be part of a two-session Virtual National Values Club, then put your voice to work in The Nigerian In Me Video Oratory Challenge.
- Discover the values that can unite us.
- Recognise what they look like in everyday life.
- Then tell us what one of those values means to you — in your own voice, through your own perspective.
Learn it. Locate it. Live it. Speak it.
Free to participate | Virtual | Open to eligible Secondary school students in Nigeria and the diaspora
Values Club Dates
Saturday, 26 September 2026
Saturday, 3 October 2026
Why The Nigerian In Me?
A Nation Is More Than a Flag, an Anthem or a Passport
What makes us Nigerian?
- Is it where we were born?
- The language we speak?
- The food we eat?
- Our history?
- Or is it also found in the values we choose to live by?
Nigeria is home to millions of people across different cultures, languages, regions and experiences. Yet for a nation to move forward together, people need something deeper than geography to connect them.
They need a shared understanding of who we are, what we stand for and what we owe one another.
The Nigerian In Me begins that conversation with teenagers.
Because national identity is not something young people should only inherit. It is something they should be able to understand, question, articulate and intentionally carry forward.
Why We're Doing This
Helping a new generation ask a more powerful question
The National Pride, Purpose & Policies (NPPP) Council is responding to the challenge of national identity by helping young Nigerians reconnect with the values that can strengthen citizenship, responsibility and our shared future.
The goal is not to pretend Nigeria has no problems, it is to help a new generation ask a more powerful question:
“What kind of Nigerian will I choose to be?”
Through civic learning, reflection, storytelling and public speaking, participants will explore national values not simply as words on a document, but as principles that can influence their choices at home, in school, online, in their communities and eventually in the nation.
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The Values Behind the Campaign
The National Values Charter presents two complementary sets of values:
The Nigerian Promise
What citizens should be able to expect from the nation:
- Equality
- Democracy
- Entrepreneurship
- Peace & Security
- Inclusivity
- Freedom & Justice
- Meritocracy
The Citizen's Code
What the nation should be able to expect from its citizens:
- Discipline
- Duty of Care
- Tolerance
- Leadership
- Accountability
- Environmental Awareness
- Resilience
Seven commitments from the nation. Seven responsibilities for citizens. One conversation about the Nigeria we want to build.
Learn It. Locate It. Speak It.
Your three-step journey
Step 1
Learn It
Join the Virtual National Values Club
Attend two engaging online sessions where you will explore the National Values Charter, what the different values mean and why they matter.
Step 2
Locate It
Find the Values Around You
Look beyond definitions.
Where do you see discipline, resilience, leadership, accountability, justice or tolerance in real life? Where are these values missing? How might your own choices demonstrate them?
Step 3
Speak It
Enter The Nigerian In Me Video Oratory Challenge
Choose one value and make a compelling case for why it matters to the Nigeria you want to see. Use stories, examples and your own reflection to bring that value to life.
This is not about memorising the “perfect” speech. We want to hear your voice.
Two Saturdays
One Big Conversation About Nigeria
You do not need to be a history expert, civic education expert or public speaker to participate. The Values Club has been designed to help you understand the campaign before you create your speech.
Saturday 26 September
Session One — Meet the Values
Explore the National Values Charter and unpack what the values actually mean in everyday life. You'll consider how national values connect to the choices citizens, communities and institutions make.
Saturday 3 October
Session Two — Find Your Voice
Move from understanding the values to recognising them in lived experience. Find where those same values already show up in your own life and story, then craft your speech as the natural next step of your reflection.
By the end of the second session, you should be ready to begin developing your video submission.
The Video Oratory Challenge
Choose one value. Make your case.
After the Values Club, participants will be invited to submit a short recorded speech for The Nigerian In Me Video Oratory Challenge.
You might draw on:
- your own experience;
- something you have witnessed in your school, family or community;
- a Nigerian whose life demonstrates the value;
- an event or story that has shaped how you see Nigeria; or
- the Nigeria you believe your generation can help build.
Your speech should not simply define the value.
Why does this value matter to the kind of Nigeria we want to become?
Assessment
How Entries Will Be Assessed
Authenticity
Does this sound like you?
We want the participant's genuine voice and perspective, not a speech that sounds as though it was written by an adult, copied from the internet or generated without personal thought.
Understanding
Do you really get it?
Does the speech demonstrate a meaningful understanding of the chosen value?
Conviction
Do you believe it?
Does the participant make a compelling case for why the value matters to Nigeria?
Evidence & Story
Can you show it?
Are experiences, examples or stories used effectively to support the argument?
Eligibility
Is The Nigerian In Me For You?
- The campaign is open to eligible secondary school students in Nigeria and Nigerian students of equivalent secondary-school age living in the diaspora.
- No previous public-speaking experience is required.
- You may participate as an individual, or your school, institution, church or community organisation may register or coordinate a group of eligible young people.
- The programme is delivered virtually.
- Participation in the Values Club and Video Oratory Challenge is free.
What Happens After The Finals
From the stage to the school curriculum
Selected finalists take the stage at a grand finale event, with a panel discussion that brings family, friends, and teachers into the conversation on national values.
The campaign then works with schools to help them start their own Values Clubs and supports the wider goal of embedding national values in the school curriculum.
Timeline
Your Journey at a Glance
- 16 September 2026 Registration Opens
- 26 September 2026 Virtual National Values Club — Session One
- 3 October 2026 Virtual National Values Club — Session Two
- 28 September – 14 October 2026 Video Oratory Challenge Submission Period
- 14 October 2026 Video Entries Close
Next Steps
Register. Join. Prepare. Speak.
Once your registration is received, you will receive confirmation and information about the two Virtual National Values Club sessions.
Before the programme begins
Participants will receive relevant onboarding information, including:
- session details;
- participation expectations;
- information about the National Values Charter; and
- any required parent/guardian consent information.
After the second session
Eligible participants will receive the Video Oratory Challenge Brief, including:
- the final speech duration;
- video format requirements;
- submission deadline;
- judging criteria;
- submission link;
- safeguarding and content guidelines; and
- any supporting resources.
Safeguarding
Keeping Participants Safe
The wellbeing and privacy of young participants matter to us. Where required, participants under 18 will need consent from a parent or legal guardian to participate.
Separate permission will also be obtained before a participant's name, photograph, video submission or other identifiable content is used publicly by Kingdom Leaders Global Alliance or the campaign. Personal information and submitted content will be handled in accordance with the programme's safeguarding and privacy requirements.
FAQ
Do I need public-speaking experience?
No. The Values Club is designed to help you understand the Charter, develop your ideas and prepare to communicate them effectively.
Is there a fee?
No. Participation in both the Virtual National Values Club and Video Oratory Challenge is free for eligible participants.
Do I have to enter the challenge?
Participants are strongly encouraged to submit an entry after completing the Values Club, but the learning experience remains valuable even if a participant ultimately does not submit.
What do I speak about?
Choose one value from the National Values Charter and explain why you believe it matters to Nigeria. You may use lived experiences, observations, stories and examples — including the story of a Nigerian who demonstrates that value — to support your argument.
Will you tell me how to make my video?
Yes. Registered participants will receive the complete Video Oratory Challenge Brief after the Values Club, including duration, format and submission instructions.
Do I need to attend both Values Club sessions?
Yes. The sessions have been designed as a two-part journey, with the first introducing the values and the second helping you turn your reflections into a speech.
How do I choose which Nigerian to speak about?
You will pick from a curated list shared during the club sessions. The idea is to argue from that person's life, not simply tell their story.
Can I join from outside Nigeria?
Yes. The club and contest are open to senior secondary students in Nigeria and in the diaspora, and everything runs virtually.
How long should my speech be?
Length and format guidelines are shared in the onboarding pack once you register, so every participant is working from the same brief.
What happens after the contest?
The strongest speeches feed into a 7-unit National Values Clubs curriculum, and finalists carry on as ambassadors in their schools and communities.
Who do I contact with more questions?
Email the team at kc@kingdomleadersglobal.org and someone from Kingdom Leaders Global Alliance will get back to you.
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Vision & Purpose
Vision
A nation reunited. Citizens of every generation sharing a common identity, a common purpose, and a common hope for the future, rooted in faith.
Purpose Statement
We rebuild our shared identity through honest storytelling, civic education, and inter-generational engagement grounded in real national experience, equipping citizens to carry shared values into the policies that shape our common future.
Campaign Context
Nigeria's identity crisis is not a lack of values. It is a disconnect between citizens and the values meant to unite them. The campaign closes that gap by introducing young Nigerians to the National Values Charter and creating a shared reference point for what it means to be Nigerian.
Your Voice Matters
Nigeria's Values Are Not Just Words on a Page.
They are choices. They are behaviours. They are the things we tolerate, protect, challenge and practise. And your generation has a voice in what they become.
What does being Nigerian mean to you?
Come explore it. Come question it. Come speak about it.