Lemhannas RI Opens 72nd National Values Consolidation Program for Strategic Nationa

Lemhannas RI officially launched the 72nd National Values Strengthening Program (PPNK) for bureaucrats, academics, community leaders, members of professional organizations, military personnel and police officers on Monday (5/6). The seven-day program, which runs from July 6 to July 12, brings together 100 participants, comprising 82 men and 18 women. This year's program carries the theme, "Building National Self-Reliance through Asta Cita toward Indonesia Emas 2045."

Governor of Lemhannas RI Dr. H. TB. Ace Hasan Syadzily, M.Si. officiated the opening ceremony. In his remarks, he expressed appreciation to the participants, who represent the nation's strategic stakeholders, saying their presence reflected a shared commitment to strengthening national unity.

"Your presence here as representatives of the nation's strategic stakeholders—from the bureaucracy, academia, professional organizations, community leaders, the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police (Polri)—demonstrates our shared awareness that the nation's strength lies in unity and cross-sector collaboration," Ace said.

He added that the participants' diverse backgrounds form a key pillar in building a strong national foundation. The synergy fostered through the program, he said, goes beyond a formal gathering of stakeholders and represents a strategic national effort to ensure that values such as mutual cooperation, responsibility and patriotism are reflected in public policy and professional practice.

The Governor of Lemhannas RI also highlighted Indonesia's strategic position at the crossroads of increasingly competitive and complex global geopolitical dynamics. He said the country's opportunity to serve as a balancing power between two continents and two oceans requires mental resilience, social stability and a strong economic foundation. "Amid intensifying competition for influence, shifting global economic power and growing uncertainty in international security, our national values—Pancasila, unity, sovereignty and mutual cooperation—remain our strongest anchor, ensuring that we are not swayed, divided or diverted from our national interests," he said.

The program is expected to equip participants with the knowledge and perspective needed to adapt to evolving global dynamics while strengthening Indonesia's national character and identity.

Also attending the opening ceremony were Lemhannas RI Deputy Governor Vice Admiral Erwin S. Aldedharma, S.E., M.M., M.Sc.; Deputy for National Values Strengthening Maj. Gen. Raden Djaenuddin Selamet, S.E.; Deputy for National-Level Leader Education Air Vice Marshal Ir. Bob Henry Panggabean, M.I.P.; Acting Deputy for Strategic Studies Maj. Gen. Ipung Purwadi, M.M.; along with other senior officials. (CIN/CHP/MDF)