🇳🇬 Building a New Generation of Patriots

The Patriot Program

Join the movement to build a progressive, safe, and prosperous Nigeria through service, leadership, and integrity.

What is a Patriot?

A patriot is someone who loves, supports, and defends their country. In the context of the Loyal and Honest Devlopment Initiative (LAHDI), a patriot is:

  • Someone who puts Nigeria first in their actions and decisions
  • A citizen who actively contributes to national development
  • A leader who serves with integrity and accountability
  • A community member who promotes peace and unity
  • A person who fights against corruption and bad governance

The Nigerian Dream

To build a Nigeria where every citizen has the opportunity to thrive, where leadership is accountable, and where patriotism is the foundation of national progress.

Peace
Unity
Progress
Prosperity

Patriot Levels

Six levels of patriotic excellence

Green Patriot

The Foundation of Service

Awarded after completing the free beginner course and required voluntary service. This is the entry level for all patriots.

Requirements:

  • Complete beginner course
  • Clean up 100m public space
  • 3 months voluntary service

Yellow Patriot

Community Builder

Focused on improving unity, fighting insecurity, and encouraging community social responsibilities. Performs low-cost (N2m and below) voluntary services.

Requirements:

  • Green Patriot required
  • Low-cost community project (N2m or below)
  • Peace and unity campaigns

Blue Patriot

Impact Leader

Encourages individual sponsorship of social projects. Sponsors cost-intensive (N2m and above) projects for community development.

Requirements:

  • Green or Yellow Patriot
  • Sponsor high-cost project (N2m+)
  • Community development project

Gold Patriot

National Builder

Targeted at improving transparency and accountability. Serves as a check against corruption. Requires leadership course completion.

Requirements:

  • Blue or Yellow Patriot
  • Complete leadership course
  • Proven track record of accountability

Royal Patriot

National Statesman

For Gold Patriots who have successfully served with distinction. Known as the White/Royal Patriot - a continuous holder of the Gold Patriot standards.

Requirements:

  • Gold Patriot required
  • Successful tenure in office
  • Demonstrated exceptional service

Premium Patriot

Exceptional Service

For inventors, innovators, and those who serve in the military. Recognizes those who go the extra mile to serve Nigeria positively.

Requirements:

  • Royal Patriot or exceptional service
  • Innovation/Invention that enhances economy
  • Military service (retirees/fallen heroes)

Certification Process

Beginner Course

Course Objectives

  • Create awareness of the new Nigerian dream
  • Provide knowledge of citizen's role in development
  • Improve inter-personal and community cooperation
  • Produce mindset of peace, progress and unity

Course Topics

Problems and their causes
The Nigerian Dream
The necessity of education
Poverty and solutions
Role in stopping insecurity
Ethics and behavioral change
Voluntary Services
The Patriot Initiative
Social Welfare
Scale up plan for Patriots
Nigerian Symbols
Your Rights

Leadership Course

Course Objectives

  • Produce visionary leaders for democratic setting
  • Create productive organizational structures
  • Develop accountable and transparent leaders
  • Produce leaders ready to serve and resign with dignity

Course Topics

Leadership
Accountability
Transparency
Service (All levels)
The Nigerian Dream (Advance)
Fulfilling your Mandate
Investments and the future
How and when to bow out
National Symbols
Patriotism
Nationalism
Brief History
Diversity and Unity
Development
Foreign Policies
Government
Citizenship
Government Agencies
Responsibility

Volunteer Activities

Serve your community and earn your patriot certification

Clean Environment

Clean up at least 100m public space within your community

Perform equivalent or cost-effective activities towards cleaning the environment

Peace & Unity

Organize peace and unity campaigns in your community

Bring together different ethnicities, tribes, and religions

Security Awareness

Community awareness and sensitizations on security

Educate citizens on how to prevent and respond to security threats

Mentorship

Organize mentorship programs for youths

Fight against social vices and insecurity through guidance

Empowerment

Conduct empowerment campaigns and workshops

Provide skills and opportunities for community members

Social Projects

Sponsor social and development projects

Community development projects that benefit the public

Golden Patriot

What is a Golden Patriot?

The Golden Patriot certification is targeted at improving transparency and accountability. It serves as a check against any form of corruption. This award is for those who want to be seen and known for trust and accountability.

Requirements:

  • Must be a Blue or Yellow Patriot
  • Complete the Patriot Leadership Course
  • Proven track record of accountability

Benefits & Responsibilities

VIP Privileges

Access to exclusive events and opportunities in related organizations

Souvenirs

Certificate, Badge, Lapel, Bracelet, Sticker, Ring, Walking Stick

Accountability Measures

  • • Mystery shopping conducted at different intervals
  • • Spot and timely external audits
  • • Regular communication of activities to stakeholders

Important Note

The Golden Patriot award will be retrieved if there is any evidence found against the person that bridges trust or in a case of fraud.

Royal Patriot

The Royal Patriot (White Patriot) award is for Gold Patriots who have served successfully with distinction. It represents the pinnacle of patriotic service.

Requirements:

  • Must be a Gold Patriot
  • Successful tenure in office or service
  • Continuous holder of Gold Patriot standards

Premium Patriot

The Premium Patriot award recognizes creativity, innovation, and military service to Nigeria. It has two classes:

Class 1: Innovators

For inventors and innovations that enhance our economy and livelihood. These are also known as Diamond Patriots.

Class 2: Military Service

For retirees and those who lost their lives in military service to the country, and everyone who goes the extra mile to serve Nigeria positively.

Patriot Souvenirs

Recognition for your service and commitment

Certificate

Badge

Lapel Pin

Bracelet

Sticker

Ring

Walking Stick

Lapel

Ready to Become a Patriot?

Join thousands of Nigerians who are taking the pledge to serve their country with integrity, sacrifice, and dedication.