NOA Participates In Seoul Study Mission On Investment Evaluation And Economic Impact Assessment
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) is participating in the Study Mission on Promoting Evaluation of Investment and Impact Assessment for Economic Growth, taking place in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from December 8–12, 2025.
On the opening day of the programme, Sherifat Adegbesan, Special Assistant on Intergovernmental Affairs to the Director General of NOA, delivered a well received presentation titled “Trust, Values, and Growth: The Economic Impact of Social Contract Fulfilment in Nigeria.”
Adegbesan’s paper examined the role of civic trust, value based governance, and institutional accountability in fostering inclusive economic development. She highlighted Nigeria’s evolving model under the Nigerian Identity Project and the National Values Charter, outlining ongoing efforts to rebuild public trust through civic reorientation, youth engagement, and leadership ethics. She also presented the model as a viable template for emerging economies seeking stability through strengthened social contracts.
The Study Mission, facilitated by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nigeria, brings together key stakeholders from various Nigerian MDAs to examine Korea’s globally recognised best practices in impact assessment, policy evaluation, and value-driven economic planning.
NOA’s participation underscores its leadership in aligning governance reforms with national values and civic identity as part of Nigeria’s long-term economic
transformation agenda.
The Nigerian delegation consists of senior management staff of the Agency, including:
Mrs Ayisola Olowoyo , Director, Human Resources Management, Mr Kenneth Onyejepu, Director, Procurement, Mr Sule Haruna, Director, Finance and Accounts and
Sherifat Adegbesan ,Special Assistant on Intergovernmental Affairs to the DG
