Metro NOA to begin nationwide campaign on Govt. policies, values – D-G

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says it will begin a two-week nationwide sensitisation campaign on Aug. 20 to enlighten Nigerians on government’s policies, national values, disaster preparedness, security awareness and national identity.

The Director-General of NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday.

The D-G said nearly 4,000 personnel would be engaged to implement the campaign through its 818 offices across the 774 local government areas in the country.

According to him, this will focus on enlightenment campaign on national value reorientation for Nigerian students, Nigerian identity project and respect for national symbols.

“This is not just a campaign; it is a coordinated national awakening that touches the heart of our identity, safety, values and development.

“NOA personnel would engage students, teachers and administrators on value-based citizenship, while also promoting respect for national symbols such as the flag, anthem, currency and constitution, ” Issa-Onilu said.

According to him, the initiative will promote accurate information on government reforms, including the student loan scheme, tax reforms, subsidy removal and foreign exchange parity.

On disaster preparedness, he said the campaign would provide community-specific information on weather patterns to guide farmers and residents in flood-prone areas.

He said the agency would also work with security agencies to promote vigilance, encourage timely intelligence sharing and build trust between citizens and law enforcement.

The D-G said the campaign would involve media partnerships with over 200 broadcast stations, dissemination of information in 72 local languages, and the distribution of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials in English and major Nigerian languages.

He added that the agency would activate its toll-free line 7747 and work with more than 300 social media influencers to reach young Nigerians.

Issa-Onilu called on the media, traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society groups, student bodies and other stakeholders to support the campaign.

“Let us use these two weeks to ignite the spirit of patriotism, vigilance, unity and responsibility that will carry us into a safer, stronger and more united Nigeria,” he said.