The Federal Government has expressed concerns about the growing influence of foreign cultures on Nigerian children, attributing it largely to their exposure to foreign cartoons.
During the launch of the National Anthem and National Value Charter campaign in Bauchi on Friday, the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Onilu, warned that these cartoons are shaping children’s behaviors in ways that deviate from Nigerian values.
Speaking through the National Director, PRS (NOA), Nura Yusuf Kobi, Onilu emphasized that President Bola Tinubu has approved the introduction of locally produced cartoons to promote Nigerian culture and national values. He pointed out that platforms like GOtv and StarTimes will soon replace foreign content with local alternatives that better reflect Nigeria’s heritage.
Onilu also addressed the broader impact of foreign influences on Nigeria’s international image, which is often tied to crime and corruption. He stressed the need to redefine Nigeria’s identity, recalling a time when the country was positively represented by leaders such as Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Chief Nnamdi Azikiwe, and Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.
The NOA’s campaign seeks to restore national pride, promote integrity, and encourage Nigerians to embrace their culture both domestically and internationally.
