The Guardian is an independent publication that was started in 1983 with the goals of promoting Nigeria’s interests and providing fair coverage of current events. The logo of The Guardian features the conscientiousness symbol from ancient Egypt. The adage “Conscience is an open wound; only truth can heal it” by Uthman Dan Fodio served as the basis for the motto “Conscience, Nurtured by Truth.” The Guardian affirms its commitment to upholding the requirements for justice, integrity in public affairs, equal access to the nation’s resources, and equal protection under Nigerian law for all citizens.