The National Orientation Agency (NOA) is part of a high-level Nigerian delegation in Seoul, South Korea, for a week-long Study Mission on promoting investment evaluation and impact assessment for economic growth.
Running from December 8–12, 2025, the programme is facilitated by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nigeria and brings together representatives of key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
On the opening day, Sherifat Adegbesan, Special Assistant on Intergovernmental Affairs to the NOA Director-General, delivered a presentation titled “Trust, Values, and Growth: The Economic Impact of Social Contract Fulfilment in Nigeria.”
Adegbesan emphasized that Nigeria’s economic renewal must be anchored in civic trust, value-driven governance, and institutional responsibility.
“Nigeria is rebuilding public trust through structured civic reorientation, leadership ethics, and youth engagement. These reforms, embodied in the Nigerian Identity Project and the National Values Charter, are critical for inclusive and sustainable growth,” she said.
She noted that NOA’s framework for strengthening national values is emerging as a model that other developing countries can adapt in aligning governance with economic reform.
The Nigerian delegation includes senior management staff of the Agency: Mrs. Ayisola Olowoyo, Director of Human Resources Management; Mr. Kenneth Onyejepu, Director of Procurement; Mr. Sule Haruna, Director of Finance and Accounts; and Ms. Adegbesan.
South Korea, which transformed from a low-income nation in the 1960s to one of the world’s most technologically advanced economies, is renowned for its rigorous impact assessments, transparent public-sector audits, and value-based economic planning.
Nigeria’s engagement with Korea’s model aligns with ongoing efforts to strengthen public finance management, improve development outcomes, and restore citizens’ confidence in government programmes.
Officials say the Study Mission will expose Nigerian participants to Korea’s policy evaluation mechanisms, investment verification tools, and methods for measuring the real impact of public spending.
“This engagement underscores NOA’s commitment to linking national values with governance reforms for long-term economic transformation,” an official said.
The Study Mission continues throughout the week with technical sessions, institutional visits, and engagements with Korean experts in economic planning and evaluation.
Reporting by Abiola Peters