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LAGOS – The Project Victory Call Initiative (PVC-Naija), a non-governmental, political advocacy and education platform committed to interfacing with electorates across Nigeria, is set to conduct an assessment and measurement of governance impact under the country’s current political leadership.
According to a statement issued by the President of the organisation, Mrs. Paula Bellgam, the initiative was guided by the collective resolve to rethink Nigeria, reinvent politics, remodel leadership, and redefine governance.
According to her, the organisation’s goal is to erase dividing lines, forge unity, and empower citizens toward nation-building.
She emphasised that the vision of PVC-Naija is to create a new Nigeria of credible, responsible, and responsive leadership and citizenry, while its mission is to enlighten and sensitise Nigerians on their political responsibilities to ensure the emergence of credible leaders for accountable governance.
Mrs. Bellgam further explained that among the organisation’s key objectives are to establish direct engagement with electorates seeking positive change, position citizens as decisive stakeholders in Nigeria’s power equation, and drive electoral victories that secure the ideology of a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
She maintained that PVC-Naija stands at the forefront of a new political era driven by engagement, recognition, and awards.
The president also announced that the initiative’s flagship event, A Night 4 Naija, is a national recognition and award ceremony designed to honour leaders, advocates, and change agents who have contributed to Nigeria’s growth and democratic development. She described it as more than an award event, but a celebration of excellence, leadership, and citizen engagement.
Explaining the nomination process, Mrs. Bellgam disclosed that there are 15 award categories in total, with nominations reflecting Nigeria’s geo-political balance across the South East, South South, South West, North West, North East, and North Central, ensuring that no zone is left out.
The only exception, she noted, is the Best FCT Minister category, as the South East has never produced an FCT Minister.
The Nomination Committee for A Night 4 Naija 2025 was chaired by Simon Imobo-Tswam, a respected public intellectual and accomplished media professional, with Ifeoma Nkem, another distinguished journalist, serving as Secretary.
The committee, guided by media recommendations and Independent Media Governance Assessment Reports covering May 2024 to May 2025, received submissions between June and July 2025, while screening was completed between August and September.
