Health

NOA Warns Against Seasonal Disease Outbreaks

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By Olawale Asake

The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has urged the public to take precautions against the outbreak of seasonal diseases, including Meningitis, Lassa Fever, Cholera, and Measles.

As part of moves to strengthen its efforts, the NOA organized a Sensitization and Public Enlightenment Campaign at its Oyo State headquarters in Agodi, Ibadan.

The event brought together various stakeholders, including health educators, religious leaders, market traders, youth representatives, and other community groups.

The agency emphasized the importance of preventive measures to curb the spread of these illnesses in communities.

Representing the NOA Director General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director of Health and Social Care, Dr. Olufemi Ayoola, highlighted key preventive measures.

These include maintaining personal and environmental hygiene, regular hand washing, and proper food storage to reduce the risk of infectious diseases.

In their remarks, the Oyo State Health Promotion Officer, Mr. Olaoye Olarinde, and the State Epidemiologist, Dr. Iyabo Kareem, stressed the importance of a balanced diet for healthy living.

They also encouraged the public to prioritize cleanliness and regular health check-ups for early detection and treatment of diseases.

Participants at the event, including the Director of an NGO, Mr. Dare Adaramoye, and the Iyaloja of Ibadanland, Alhaja Iswat Amiringun, echoed the message, urging people to prioritize their health.

Mr Adaramoye and Alhaja Amiringun pledged to spread awareness about disease prevention within their communities.

Earlier, the Oyo State Director of NOA, Dr. Olukemi Afolayan, explained that the campaign aimed to educate the public on disease prevention through child immunization and the adoption of healthy living practices.

The event concluded with a call for collective action to combat the spread of seasonal diseases and promote public health.

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Transportation

FG Cracks Down on Tanker Crashes

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By Olawale Asake

The National Orientation Agency, NOA, on Friday met with Tanker Drivers in Akinyele Area of Ibadan, Oyo State in an effort to reduce requent tanker accidents in the country.

At the meeting ,Director-General of the Agency, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu urged the drivers to always ensure that their vehicles were in good condition before travelling.

He also told them to always obey  traffic rules and avoid consuming alcohol while driving.

Mallam Issa-Onilu, however, gave the drivers assurance that President Bola Tinubu’s administration was committed to fixing all the failed portions of roads in the country to reduce road crashes and preserve the sanctity of lives.

,DG, NOA,Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu

The NOA Director-General also warned Nigerians to desist from the act of scooping fuel from fallen tankers, noting that, scooping of fuel had often resulted to loss of many lives and property.

He expressed the  President ‘s grief over recent tanker explosions in some parts of the country, including Enugu and Niger States where many lives were lost.

Mallam Issa-Onilu appealed to Nigerians to always be their brothers keepers by rendering assistance to the people in need, instead of looking for ways of looting from scenes of any unfortunate incident.

He raised the hope of Nigerians that policies being put in place by the Federal Government to cushion the effect of economic hardship would soon yield positive result.

Earlier, Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Oyo State Directorate, Dr Olukemi Afolayan, promised the Tanker Drivers Association that the Agency would always be in touch with them to get their complaints, commendations and requests across to the Federal Government

R-L Dir. NOA, Oyo,Olukemi Afolayan,DG, NOA,Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu

Responding, some of the members of the Tanker Drivers Association in Akinyele, Akinyele Local Government  of Oyo State, commended the National Orientation Agency, NOA, for the meeting.

They called on the government to build Trailer Parks with Modern Facilities for them to relax anytime they embarked on long journey, to help their physical and mental  fitness for the journey ahead of them.

Lifestyle News

FG Fulfills Pledge, Donates ₦30 Million to Taiwo Akinkunmi’s Family

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By Olawale Asake

The Federal Government of Nigeria has fulfilled its promise by donating 30 million naira to the family of Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, the renowned designer of the National Flag.

The gesture underscores President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to honouring Pa Akinkunmi’s legacy and his contributions to national unity.

Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, presented the cheque to the family at their residence in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Mallam Issa-Onilu emphasized the government’s dedication to recognizing Pa Akinkunmi’s patriotism and the lasting impact of his work.

Describing the late designer as a legend, he noted that Pa Akinkunmi used his talent in his youth to create a national symbol that endures to this day.

Receiving the donation on behalf of the family, Mr. Akinwunmi Akinkunmi, one of Pa Akinkunmi’s children, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for keeping his promise.

He acknowledged the financial support as a significant gesture that the family would not forget.

Mr. Akinkunmi also urged the federal government to immortalize his father in recognition of his contributions to the nation.

Earlier, the NOA Director-General visited Pa Akinkunmi’s tomb to pay respects and extend condolences to the family.

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Lifestyle

Ogun NOA Sensitization Programmes Gain Momentum

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

Non-governmental organisations, NGOs, in Ogun State have expressed support for the campaign efforts of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, towards sensitizing citizens to the dangers of social vices and creating awareness on security alertness among the people. 

Speaking during an advocacy walk in Abeokuta, to commemorate International Human Rights Day, representatives of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, CDHR, as well as the Core Values Brigade said their collaboration with the NOA would enhance national peace and stability. 

At the event which is based on this year’s theme, ‘Our Rights, Our Future Now’, CDHR stalwart, Mr. Yinka Folarin maintained that ensuring peaceful coexistence among the people was a crucial aspect of respecting individuals’ rights while urging Nigerians to eschew tribalism and work together to make the country better. 

Addressing journalists at the event, the Deputy Director, of Planning, Research and Strategy, NOA, Ogun State, Dr Nkechi  Rotimi and her colleague in the Administration and Finance Unit, Mr  Augustine Ugbaja emphasized the need for Nigerians to be cautious of fraudulent engagements with promises of unrealistic returns on investment, but to prioritize legitimate and sustainable means of wealth creation.

The mobilization experts equally encouraged parents to instil positive values in children and promote healthy family relationships and systems that would assist in building a more peaceful and resilient society.

Participants in the advocacy walk engaged road users, traders and residents in various enlightenment activities during the parade which commenced at the OPIC Roundabout and proceeded through Oke-Ilewo to Panseke Roundabout in the state capital. 

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Lifestyle

Eid-El Kabir: Help government achieve economic revival – Oyo NOA Charges Nigerians

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Director of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, in Oyo State, Mr Kayode Odedokun has urged citizens to rekindle their hopes for better days ahead and assist the government at all levels in making the national economic revival a reality. 

In the Eid-el-Kabir message, which he personally signed and made available to the press in Ibadan, Mr. Odedokun exhorts citizens to discharge their duties responsibly and uphold the tenets of democratic norms in order to secure a nation we all desire. 

The director maintained that the teachings of Eid-El-Kabir should serve as motivation to render our services to God and humanity and also cooperate with the government, especially in this defining moment of fuel subsidy removal. 

Mr. Odedokun reiterates that we should bear the pains of subsidy removal in order to ultimately enjoy its gains and move the economy of the country in the desired direction and once-and-for-all put a stop to the unnecessary and incessant fuel scarcity regime.

He, therefore, wishes the governor, members of his cabinet, the traditional rulers, religious leaders, and the entire citizens both in Nigeria and abroad, a happy Sallah. 

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Politics

May 29: Osun NOA Embarks on Peace Campaign Ahead of Inauguration

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By Moji Abbey

The need for Nigerians to sustain peace and tranquility in the nation irrespective of religion, tribe, and Political affiliation to achieve a smooth transition process has been stressed. 

Osun State Director, National Orientation Agency, Mrs Kikelomo Ahmed stated this during an advocacy visit on peacebuilding to foster stabilization to some stakeholders, ahead of the May 29th transition of power from President Muhammadu Buhari to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. 

Doctor Garba Abari who was represented by the National Director of the Agency, Osun State, Mrs Kikelomo Ahmed, described this period as a crucial one for the nation hence the need to sustain the existing peace to attain improved growth and development. 

She stressed that the role of traditional and religious leaders in maintaining Peace in Society could not be overemphasized. 

Osun NOA Boss explained that the Constitution gives room for any aggrieved individual or group of persons to seek redress in court as regards the outcome of the 2023 General Polls rather than embarking on act that could jeopardize the nation’s Democracy. 

Mrs. Ahmed who called on Stakeholders to caution their followers on the need for the Nation to remain a single unified entity emphasized that ethnic groups across the country were interconnected. 

In his response, The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja the second represented by the Obalufe of Ile- ife, Oba Idowu Adediwura said Traditional rulers who were custodians of the Custom of the Land would not relent at ensuring the sustainability of peace in Ife and Nigeria as a whole. 

Oba Adediwura who noted that Government should prioritize more on the welfare of Traditional Rulers commended the National Orientation Agency, NOA in its efforts at promoting peaceful co-existence among the Citizens. 

Also in his contribution, The Grand Imam of Osun State, Sheik Musa Animashahun represented by Grand Muphashiru of Osun State, Imam Abdulateef Abajaoro expressed their readiness to support those in position of Authority with prayers. 

Meanwhile, in his response to the Agency’s visit, the Chairman, the Osun State Christian Association of Nigeria, OS-CAN, Reverend John Adeleke encouraged Nigerians to maintain peace and shun all forms of violence. 

While urging Nigerians to support Public Office Holders, Reverend Adeleke appealed to them to serve the people genuinely rather than gathering wealth for unproductive purposes. 

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Education

We Are Not Recruiting on Behalf Oyo State Govt. – Oyo NOA

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By Mosope Kehinde

The National Orientation Agency, NOA, Oyo State has distanced itself from the publication making the round and fuelled by some mischief makers, that the state government is recruiting unemployed graduates for job placement through the agency.

This is contained in a statement issued by the agency’s State Director, Mr. Kayode Odedokun, and signed by the Head of Media, Mr. Isiaka Kehinde.

The statement reads in part: “This is to inform the public that the attention of our Agency has just been drawn to the ongoing spurious publication making the rounds and fuelled by some mischief makers, that the state government is recruiting unemployed graduates for job placement through our agency”.

“While it can’t be disproved that Oyo State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency has a very cordial working relationship with the state government, this doesn’t confer on us the duty of its recruitment agents, therefore we urge the good people of Oyo State to disregard the rumour, lest they fall into the hands of scammers.”

“While thanking the Oyo State government and the good people of the state for their constant support and cooperation, we wish them compliments of Ramadan Season.”

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Economy

New Naira Notes: Ogun Traders Call for Extension of Deadline

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

The new naira notes remain Nigeria’s legal tender that must be universally accepted and treasured in the bid to strengthen the economy.

Ogun State Director of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mr Kolawole Obadina stated this when he led the agency’s team on sensitisation visits to various markets in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

The NOA team armed with the posters bearing the pictures of redesigned 1000, 500 and 200 naira notes visited major markets and other places largely populated by traders, including the Itoku Kampala Market and Sapon business area as well as Post Office, Kuto and Omida markets.

Addressing the traders, Mr Obadina stressed that there is a need for market men and women to accept the new naira notes as credible means of exchange and protect the nation’s currency from all forms of abuse. 

Responding, some of the traders, Mr Ifeoluwa Fagbemi and Mrs Omonike Akinjobi acknowledged that contrary to the initial rumours, handling the new notes had convinced them that they were carefully designed as they were beautiful to behold. 

The traders expressed concern that the new money was not yet enough in circulation and appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria to extend the deadline for the mop-up of the old naira notes. 

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Environment

Flood: NOA Engages Community Leaders, Farmers

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Community leaders and farmers in Ogun State are being engaged by the National Orientation Agency, NOA as part of efforts to ensure a positive response to experts’ predictions on flood disasters in the country. 

Addressing the participants in Abeokuta, the State Director of NOA, Mr Kolawole Obadina said the Stakeholders Engagement was aimed at encouraging the residents to keep abreast of the latest weather forecast, with a view to averting impending dangers from the hazardous effects of climate change.

Radio Nigeria Correspondent, Olusegun Folarin has the rest of the story

Religion

Oyo NOA Stresses Need for Religious Tolerance, Social Integration

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The State Director, Oyo State National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mr. Kayode Odedokun, has sent his best wishes to Muslims and residents of Oyo State on the occasion of Id-el Adha.

The felicitation is contained in a Press Release signed by the Head, Media and Publicity of the agency, Alhaji Isiaka Kehinde.

Mr Odedokun pointed out that religion plays important role in the transformation of society as it lays down moral guidelines and virtues, which if adhered to promote wellbeing.

Mr Odedokun urged all Muslims and every Nigerian to continue the good deeds and eschew ignoble acts as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim.

The NOA Director urged Nigerians to continue to foster peace and boost social integration in continuation of the collective quest to build a society where peace and progress could be attained.

The NOA Director further stated that; “As Nigerian Muslims celebrate, we should all be reminded that we are one Nigerian indivisible family. We must stand firmly in rejection of the voices that seek to divide us or limit our religious freedoms or civil rights and stand in celebration of our common humanity.”

The season, he added, provided an opportunity to focus, reflect, forgive patience and resilience for each lesson profound on its own and aggregate a harmonious whole of value-based society. 

Mr Odedokun also enjoined all road users to take necessary precautions and to adhere to traffic rules for safe vehicular movement.

Mosope Kehinde

Economy

Reliance on foreign goods crippling domestic economy – Stakeholders

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Products standardization, patronage and requirements for their registration will boost home-made goods and enhance domestic economy.

This forms the bases of a day interactive forum organized by the National Orientation Agency, NOA in Ibadan.

Addressing the gathering, the state coordinator, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mr Femi Odedokun, said the patronage of Nigeria product would not only improve the country’s gross domestic product but also create job opportunity for Nigerian youths.

Mr Odedokun said excessive importation of foreign products into the country had affected local manufacturers and farmers, adding that the trend had informed the decision of Federal Government to close the nation’s border.

In their separate goodwill messages, representative of agriculture finance institutions, National Youth Service Corps, religious institutions, regulators and administrators of local products stressed the need for Nigerians to consider local content and find ways of addressing security and access to agriculture and business loans.

The forum, which provided an avenue for participants to seek clarifications on the registration of their company with relevant product regulatory agencies, continues with sensitization on peaceful conduct of the 2023 election.

Rotimi Famakin 

Economy

Purchasing local products will boost Nigeria’s economy – NOA

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The National Orientation Agency, NOA, wants Nigerians to patronize locally made goods to promote the revival of local manufacturing industries and create employment opportunities for teeming Nigerian youths.

Ogun State Director of the Agency, Mr Kolawole Obadina made the call while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta

Mr Obadina said the nation and her citizens had a lot to gain if the people would ensure adequate patronage of goods and services produced in the country. 

He explained that the Agency was promoting the theme “Change begins with me, patronize made in Nigeria products and services” to promote attitudinal change and draw attention to the fact that Nigerian products and services could compete favourably with others around the world. 

 The Ogun State NOA Director encouraged Nigerians to believe in themselves and support the campaign to boost the establishment of industries, and empower local entrepreneurs while also increasing foreign exchange earnings and the Gross Domestic Products.

 Mr Obadina expressed optimism that the country’s economy would receive a major boost if Nigerians support products made in the country, noting that the agency would continue to sensitize Nigerians on the benefits of patriotism and love for the nation. 

Olatunji Idowu

Religion

Ramadan Lecture: Economic, political factors fuel ritual killings – Don

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Economic and political power are factors contributing to rituals killings in the country.

A lecturer at the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Ibadan, Dr Akeula Adams stated at the National Prayers and Ramadan lecture organized by the National Orientation Agency, Ibadan with the theme Ritual Killings Phenomenon: Myths and Fallacies.

Dr Adams explained that irrespective of religion, ritual killing was not prescribed by God, noting that people got themselves engaged in it to acquire wealth and power in society.

The university lecturer said it had become imperative that the Nation’s Constitution take into cognizance the dimension of crime ritual killing constitutes with stiffer penalties spelt out for perpetrators.

Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Alhaji Abdul Ganiyu Agbomokekere, represented by Alhaji Hassan Aameen said good Muslims should see rituals killings as being abominable before Allah and inimical to society.

Earlier, the outgoing state director of NOA, said the programme was organized to educate people on the need to disengage themselves from ritual killings ravaging Nigeria, and to also offer prayers for country.

Highlight of the event were recitation of the Holy Quran, prayers and recitation of Stanza two of National Anthem 

Present at the occasion were league of IMANs, National women society and security personnel 

Fasilat Lawal

Lifestyle

Delta NOA Rewards Winners Of “Fall in Love” Video Competition

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The Delta State office of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, has presented awards to winners of the “Fall in Love with Nigeria” video competition for schools.

The Acting State Director of the NOA, Mr Victor Anyabuine, made this known at the awards presentation ceremony at Okpanam High School, in Okpanam, whose NOA Integrity Club emerged with the best theme video by participating schools.

Mr Anyabuine observed the nationwide competition entails the production of a short video clip by members of the Integrity Clubs from the participating schools, wherefore the entry by Okpanam High Schools was selected as the overall best in the state.

The Principal of Okpanam High School, Mrs Rachel Ogbogwu and leaders of the school’s Integrity Club expressed appreciation over the award and recognition by the NOA.

Meanwhile, an Assistant Director in the Edo, Delta office of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, Mr Ezeh Nwafor, at the occasion listed lack of integrity and greed among leaders as one of the major challenges facing the nation.

The “Fall in Love with Nigeria” initiative was organized by the NOA in line with the season of celebration of love.

 Oghenero Eghweree

Lifestyle

NOA, Ogun Muslim Community Collaborate to Encourage Patriotism

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The National Orientation Agency, NOA, is collaborating with the Muslim Community in Ogun State to encourage patriotism and moral reorientation among the people. 

Ogun State Director of the Agency, Mr Kolawole Obadina and the Secretary-General for Islamic Affairs in the State, Alhaji Abdulfatai Abdulsalam gave the indication in Abeokuta at the gathering of the Najah Joint Muslim Organization, NAJOMO. 

Radio Nigeria Correspondent, Olusegun Folarin completes the story.

Olusegun Folarin

Politics

Oyo INEC May Decentralize CVR Before 2023

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it may consider decentralization of the ongoing Continuous Voters’ Registration, CVR, into wards and polling units before the 2023 general election.

INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke who gave the indication at the stakeholders meeting Oyo/Ogbomoso Zone at Atiba Hall, Oyo Town reiterated that the CVR is still being carried out at the commission’s local government offices across the state.

Dr. Agboke pointed out that the commission has introduced technological innovations such as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS to put an end to electoral frauds and manual voting as well as the use of incident forms.

The REC hinted that the commission has collaborated with the security agencies, the anti-graft agencies and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, for the prosecution of those engaged in vote-buying, urging politicians to desist from ballot snatching and stuffing.

He called on traditional rulers and other stakeholders to mobilise people to collect their Permanent Voters Card, PVCs and rolled out the commission contacts: 08052541237, 08165262056 and 08037435887 for call and text to address public complaints.

Earlier, while on homage visit to the palace of Alaafin of Oyo by the INEC entourage, the monarch, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who commended INEC for conducting credible governorship poll in Anambra state urged the commission to sustain the feat in future elections in Oyo State.

Oba Adeyemi promised to augment INEC sensitization efforts by disseminating information about CVR to people in his domain.

In a remark, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi represented by the Alaroje of Ogbomoso land, Oba Oyedola Osuolale called on INEC to address technical hitches associated with machines used during election periods to achieve the gains of electoral transformation.

Oyo State Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mrs. Folake Ayooka speaking through the Assistant Director NOA, Oyo East local government, Mrs. Florence Siyanbade urged Nigerians to perform all necessary civic responsibilities for them to enjoy dividends of democracy.

Sheriffdeen Nasirudeen

Politics

Be more involved in politics – NYCN Chairman urges youths

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Youths in Oyo State have been advised to begin active participation in politics by joining a political party and obtaining their Permanent Voter’s Cards, PVCs.

Oyo State chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Mr. Abdulsalam Olusegun gave the advice in a welcome address at a day PVC sensitization programme organized for youths in the state.

Mr. Olusegun who descried the low participation of youths in political process, said the present generation must get involved to effect the change they desire.

The NYCN state chairman advocated price reduction on expression of interest forms for every prospective youth aspirants for any political post to encourage more youths in politics.

In a goodwill message, Oyo State Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mrs. Foluke Ayoola, represented by an Assistant Director in the agency, Prince Sola Sanda, urged youths to show readiness to take leadership responsibilities.

Mrs. Ayoola appealed to them to shun all social vices and avoid being used as political thugs.

The sensitization programme was attended by representative from the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development and the Special Adviser to the governor on Youth and Sports, Mr. Kazeem Bolarinwa. Mosope Kehinde

Lifestyle

Ogun NOA, Paramount FM Collaborate On Tackling Social Vices

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The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has solicited the collaboration of Radio Nigeria’s Paramount FM, Abeokuta in its efforts to strengthen the fight against social vices in Nigeria. 

Ogun State Director of the agency, Mr. Kolawole Obadina made the call in Abeokuta during a courtesy call on the General Manager of the station, Alhaji Adeniyi Odekunle.

Mr. Obadina who explained that the visit was aimed at cementing the existing cordial relationship between NOA and Paramount FM, maintained that the collaboration was necessary to promote national values among residents of the state. 

The NOA State director also urged the station to promote more youth-oriented enlightenment programmes for the benefit of the people. 

Responding, the general manager, radio Nigeria’s Paramount FM, Abeokuta, Alhaji Adeniyi Odekunle promised that the station would continue to partner the agency in sensitizing the people. 

Alhaji Odekunle further urged the new state director to sustain teamwork and humility while wishing him a successful tenure.

Francisca Irekpita

Religion

Eid-el-Kabir: NOA Enjoins Muslims to Celebrate Modestly Amidst the Delta Variant of COVID-19

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The State Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mrs Folake Ayoola, has enjoined all and sundry to celebrate modestly, putting in mind the new Delta Variant of COVID-I9. 

Mrs Ayoola who made this known in a statement to felicitate with Muslim faithful on this year’s Eid-el-kabir celebration said the Pandemic is still very much around. 

The Oyo NOA boss said this year’s Eid-el-Kabir offers Nigerians the opportunity for sober reflections and serious introspection as a people of one great country united by a common destiny.

 As exemplified by the action of the Prophet Ibrahim, who sought to make sacrifice of his son for the good of the land, she said Muslims must imitate this noble act by offering to Nigeria and people all that is needed to achieve the nation of our fondest dreams”.

“Every act of patriotism ensures that what is good for the nation is considered foremost.

Patriotism, in itself, therefore, thrives in the collective support for leadership, in the faith we espouse in our country, in the observance of national ethos and in the ideals that engender these ethos.

Above all, patriotism is driven largely by the love that defines relationships among a nation’s people”.

This Sallah celebration, the NOA State Director concludes, is therefore a wake-up call for us to re-dedicate ourselves to the things that bring progress and development to our nation and people. 

Wherever we are and what ever creed or belief we profess, we must at a time  like this gear our minds and actions towards peace, good neighborliness, obedience to laws, sacrifice, productivity and, again, all that is  needed to get better as a nation. “

Mrs Ayoola wishes all Nigerians a very safe, peaceful and joyful celebrations while admonishing all travelers and motorists to be careful in order to arrive at their destinations safely

Mosope Kehinde

Lifestyle

Ekiti NOA Gets First Female State Director

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Management of the Director General of National Orientation Agency has deployed a substantive State Director to Ekiti State Office of the agency.

The new Director, Mrs Olawumi Famuyiwa, who also is the first female Director to attain such exalted position since the existence of the Agency in Ekiti State, joined the Agency on the 13th of July 1988.

She was appointed to the position of State Director in January 2020 having risen through the ranks in the agency.

The new NOA boss, who was born about fifty-six years ago hails from Ekiti West Local Government in Ekiti State and had worked briefly in Ekiti after the creation of State in 1996 before she was transferred to Ondo State.

Mrs Famuyiwa is a graduate of Sociology from University of Ilorin and also has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. 

She was posted to Ekiti to replace Mr Mathias Fadahunsi who has been acting and is retiring on the 6th of this month after 32 years of meritorious service to the Agency.

In his valedictory message, the outgoing NOA Director, Mr Fadahunsi thanked all members of staff for their cooperation and asked them to extend such hands of fellowship to the incoming Director.

The incoming Director, Mrs Wumi Famuyiwa, said she was elated and glad to have another home coming, having worked in the state in the past and promised to make Ekiti NOA stand out to compete among the comity of Federal Agencies in the country.

Amos Ogunrinde

Environment

Open Defecation: FG Charges House Owners to Provide Toilet Facilities

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The Federal Government has charged house owners to ensure availability of toilets in the bid to end open defecation in the country.

The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu gave the charge in Akure while declaring open a one day capacity building seminar for members of Chief Orientation and Mobilisation Officers, COMOS, of the National Orientation Agency, NOA.

Radio Nigeria Correspondent John Ebiofini now reports.

Lifestyle

Family, Friends Celebrate Retired Oyo NOA Boss

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Friends and family of the out-gone Oyo State Director, National Orientation Agency, Mr Moshood Olaleye have gathered to celebrate the bowing out from civil service of the astute administrator after attaining the compulsory retirement age of 60 years . 

At the ceremony, which coincided with the annual Ramadan lecture of the agency, had the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1 in attendance. 

Earlier in a short exhortation, an Islamic cleric, Alhaji Mamud Abimbola admonished leaders to lead by example and make sacrifices that would hasten the socioeconomic progress of the country. 

Reacting, the out-gone Oyo NOA boss, Mr Moshood Olaleye while appreciating God for his guidance, said he was able to achieve a great feat in mobilization for Covid-19 vaccination and raising awareness against insecurity within two months of his acting capacity as state director. 

Mr Olaleye said with his engagement with people at the grassroots, it has proved that creation of employment opportunities for youths was the way out of insecurity in the state. 

Mrs Folake Ayoola has taken over affairs at the agency as state director in acting capacity. 

Mosope Kehinde.

Politics

LG Poll: Elect credible grassroots leaders – Oyo NOA Boss

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Oyo State Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mr, Moshood Olaleye, has appealed to residents of the state to elect those that are truthful, credible and have proved themselves to be close to the grassroots.

Mr Olaleye made the appeal at the flag off of the statewide voter education and mobilisation campaign towards the local government election, organised by NOA in partnership with Oyo State Electoral Commission, OYSIEC.

The NOA boss also charged the stakeholders in the election not to engage in acts that will breach peace and incite violence, adding that the sensitisation campaign by NOA would be statewide.

Mr Olaleye urged residents to be involved in the electoral process and come out en masse on Election Day.

In an address, Chairman, Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) Mr Isiaka Olagunju disclosed that the new date for the conduct of local government election in the state was May 22 this year. 

Mr Olagunju said the one week shift became imperative in view of the Ed-el-Fitr celebration and holidays which fell around the previous May 15 date.

Speaking further, Mr Olagunju said it was imperative for a person’s name on any of the identification documents to match the name on the Voters Register, which will be displayed across the 33 local government election areas from next week.

Mosope Kehinde

Lifestyle

Youths: Stakeholders Call for Implementation of Impactful Policies

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Stakeholders at an, “Attitudinal Change Re-Orientation Programme for students of Tertiary Institution in Osun State,” want government to evolve and implement policies that would impact positively on the
youths.

They made the call at a youth summit organized by the National Orientation Agency, NOA, at the Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa.

Our correspondent, Mojisola Oladele, was there for Radio Nigeria.




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NOA Sensitises Community Leaders On Covid-19 Vaccines

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Leaders of Community Development Councils in Ibadan and Ibarapa zones of Oyo State have been enjoined to orientate people in their councils about the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines.

The Oyo State Director of National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mr Moshood Olaleye said this while addressing the community leaders in Ibadan.

Mr Olaleye stated that there was the need for people to understand that the COVID-19 vaccines have no side effects and remain the only way to prevent contracting the virus. 

He equally enjoined people of the state to shun issue of tribalism and continue to live in a way that will foster unity in the state.

Responding, the Zonal Chairman of Community Development Councils in Ibadan and Ibarapa, Alhaji Abdulfatai Oloyede commended the NOA for the enlightenment on COVID-19 vaccine and ways to ensure adequate security among all tribes.

Olaolu Fawole