The Nationwide Orientation Company (NOA) has unveiled a brand new cellular software, CHLEEAN, aimed toward deepening citizen engagement and bringing authorities nearer to the folks.
The appliance – an acronym for Crimes, Lawlessness, Well being, Schooling, Atmosphere, Abuse and Nationalism – is designed to offer Nigerians with entry to data, real-time interplay, and suggestions channels.
Talking on the launch in Abuja on Monday, the Director-Common of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, stated the platform represents a shift in direction of digital governance.
“We’re proud to introduce a brand new digital method to citizen engagement,” he stated.
“The CHLEEAN Cell App is one platform with one mission: to make sure that each Nigerian can entry data, have interaction instantly, and, most significantly, be heard.”
Issa-Onilu added that the app locations civic training and engagement instruments instantly within the palms of residents.
“The CHLEEAN Cell App brings authorities nearer to the folks than ever earlier than. It places civic training, real-time data, and engagement instruments instantly into residents’ palms,” he stated.
He disclosed the applying is powered by synthetic intelligence and helps a number of Nigerian languages, together with Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo.
“For now, these are the obtainable languages, however we are going to proceed so as to add extra Nigerian languages over time. Merely put, authorities is now in our pockets,” he added.
The NOA boss described the initiative as a brand new governance mannequin targeted on inclusion and responsiveness.
“That is greater than know-how; it’s a new method of governance — a method that ensures residents aren’t simply knowledgeable, however really knowledgeable; not simply heard, however empowered,” he stated.
In accordance with him, the app aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which emphasises transparency, accountability and inclusive governance.
“It additionally displays our broader dedication to constructing a authorities that’s nearer, extra responsive, and extra clear,” he stated.
Issa-Onilu famous the initiative is centred on amplifying residents’ voices and strengthening belief between the federal government and the general public.
“Past the know-how, this initiative is concerning the Nigerian folks. It’s about giving residents a voice and making certain that choices are formed by actual experiences, actual wants, and actual suggestions,” he stated.
“With this initiative, we’re laying the inspiration for a extra knowledgeable citizenry, a extra responsive authorities, and a extra united nation.”
He urged Nigerians to obtain the applying, which is out there on Android and iOS platforms.
“Interact, take part, and converse up — the app offers the instruments to do all of this. As a result of nation-building isn’t just a spectator exercise; it’s a shared accountability,” he stated.
Describing the launch as a motion somewhat than a mere product rollout, Issa-Onilu stated the platform would foster unity and civic participation.
“That is greater than a launch. It’s a dedication, a bridge, a motion — a motion in direction of a Nigeria the place each voice counts,” he stated.
He added that the applying options a number of modules designed to deal with key nationwide points, noting that extra functionalities could be unveiled as residents discover the platform.
Folalumi Alaran
Times Nigeria