By Chimezie Godfrey
The Federal Government, through the National Orientation Agency (NOA), has launched a mobile application, CHLEEAN, to enhance citizen engagement and improve access to government information.
CHLEEAN — which stands for Crimes, Lawlessness, Health, Education, Environment, Abuse and Nationalism — provides users with real-time interaction and feedback channels.
Speaking during the launch in Abuja on Monday, the NOA Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, described the initiative as a shift towards digital governance.
“We are proud to introduce a new digital approach to citizen engagement,” he said.
“The CHLEEAN Mobile App is one platform with one mission: to ensure that every Nigerian can access information, engage directly, and, most importantly, be heard.”
He said the app would enhance civic education and citizen participation.
“The CHLEEAN Mobile App brings government closer to the people than ever before. It puts civic education, real-time information, and engagement tools directly into citizens’ hands,” he said.
Issa-Onilu said the platform is powered by artificial intelligence and supports Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo languages, with plans to include more.
“For now, these are the available languages, but we will continue to add more Nigerian languages over time. Simply put, government is now in our pockets,” he added.
He noted that the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“This is more than technology; it is a new way of governance — a way that ensures citizens are not just informed, but truly informed; not just heard, but empowered,” he said.
“It also reflects our broader commitment to building a government that is closer, more responsive, and more transparent.”
He added that the platform is designed to strengthen trust between citizens and government.
“Beyond the technology, this initiative is about the Nigerian people. It is about giving citizens a voice and ensuring that decisions are shaped by real experiences, real needs, and real feedback,” he said.
“With this initiative, we are laying the foundation for a more informed citizenry, a more responsive government, and a more united nation.”
He urged Nigerians to download and use the app.“Engage, participate, and speak up — the app provides the tools to do all of this. Because nation-building is not just a spectator activity; it is a shared responsibility,” he said.
“This is more than a launch. It is a commitment, a bridge, a movement — a movement towards a Nigeria where every voice counts,” he added.