Human Angle

NOA Canvasses More Investment in Women

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By Olawale Asake

As the Nigerians join the rest of the World to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Oyo State Directorate, Dr Olukemi Afolayan has called for increased investment in women, describing it as a way to ensure National advancement.

She made the call while speaking at a Programme organized by the agency at its headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan to mark International Women’s Day.

Dr. Afolayan urged women to come together and love each other, saying they are to celebrate themselves in the society.

In a Lecture on the theme ” Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”, A retired Medical Practitioner, Doctor Adamito Iyun said that investing in Women to develop their skills and opportunities would lead to the nation’s prosperity and sustainable development, calling on women to play an active role in all areas of life without fear of any intimidation.

Another Guest Speaker, a former State Director of NOA, Oyo State, Baale Moshood Olaleye maintained that, noted that investment in women was more profitable due to their multiplier effects in society.

Some of the Members of Staff commended the NOA Management for celebrating Women with such a thought-provoking programme that would positively affect their families.

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News

NOA Boss Tasks Girls on Advocating their Rights

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In celebration of this year’s International Day of the Girl Child which is marked globally every 11th October, Oyo State Director of the National Orientation Agency, Dr Olukemi Afolayan has tasked adolescent Girls to unite with advocates for their rights.

Dr Afolayan who stated this while hosting the executive members of the women’s group on a courtesy visit emphasised that a right for the girl child is a universal right and should not be obeyed in a breach.

The NOA State Director said it was high time Nigeria closed gender gaps and advanced gender equality with social inclusion which will allow the girl child to rule the world

“Advocating for the girl child a future devoid of gender discrimination, political segregation, gender-based violence, discriminatory teaching modules, cultural  impediment and other factors causing setbacks to   female gender is what  we need to build a save society”

“Goal 5 of the SDG ‘s views Gender equality as not only a Girl child fundamental right but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world, hence, we should create a level playing ground for girls to thrive“

In her response, the Coordinator of the group, Mrs Temitope Braimah-Adegbola appreciated NOA for always playing a leading role in advancing Girls’ and Women’s right.

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Lifestyle

NOA Pledges Support for Activities that Foster Well-being of Nigerians

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

National Orientation Agency, NOA, says it will continue to support ideas, efforts and activities meant to enhance the well-being of Nigerians.

 The State Director, NOA, Mr Kolawole Obadina stated in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital during a capacity building workshop organized by the African Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge Research and Development Project, in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency, NOA. 

Mr Obadina, who said the agency would continue to support ideas, efforts and activities meant to enhance the well-being of Nigerians, pointed out that the knowledge – based partnership on Biodiversity would enable participants to make greater impacts on the health sector. 

Also, the President, African Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge Research and Development Project, Alhaji Shuaibu Aro expressed optimism that the training would promote the development of traditional medicines and its integration into healthcare delivery with a view to reducing excessive reliance on Orthodox Medicine. 

In a message to the forum, the State Commissioner for Forestry, represented by Mr  Taiwo Akinsinde encouraged Nigerians, especially rural dwellers, to take advantage of the project and engage in agricultural business of producing plants and animals needed as raw materials  for improved healthy living among the people. 

Researchers and notable end users of natural resources at the event called for increased efforts to preserve natural plants and animal species from going into extinction. 

Participants, who were drawn from across the 20 Local Government Areas of the State, maintained that the preservation of the natural elements was imperative for the survival and sustainability of the human race. 

The theme of the workshop is “Exploiting Biodiversity Conservation and Traditional knowledge Research for Generational Rebirth.

Politics

Shun acts capable of disrupting peaceful poll – NOA

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By Olusegun Folarin

Effective sensitization and increased enlightenment are essential ingredients to encourage active participation of eligible voters in the electoral process.

The Ogun State Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mr Christopher Obadina stated this in Abeokuta while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the importance of voter education towards achieving peaceful exercise.

Describing the involvement of Nigerians, especially those who had attained voting age in the electoral process as their civil duties, Mr Obadina said NOA had embarked on massive enlightenment campaigns on the proper conduct of voters during the polls.

He noted that the agency had deployed officers to every nook and cranny to educate the eligible voters on the need to come out in large numbers to elect the leaders of their choice.

Mr Obadina appealed to Nigerians particularly residents of the state to shun acts capable of disrupting the peaceful conduct of the Presidential and National Assembly elections.

Also, Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Ogun State, Mr Emmanuel Bankole who commended various initiatives put in place for voter education said there was still a need for improvement, especially in reaching out to the people in the rural areas.

Mr Bankole said NLC had devised means to educate Nigerians on the need to be involved in the electoral process to promote good governance in the country.

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Politics

Election Issues Take Centre Stage as Key Players Converge

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Major stakeholders in the electoral process in Oyo state have expressed readiness to play their parts to ensure free, fair and credible polls in the forthcoming general election.

They made the resolution at a sensitization programme on the 2023 election organized by National Orientation Agency, NOA Oyo State.

INEC Residents Electoral Commissioner in Oyo state, Dr Adeniran Tella who said the commission has received sensitive and non-sensitive materials in preparation for the elections, explained that with the use of BVAS, the era of election malpractices was over.

While expressing confidence that the election would record minimal hitch, Dr Tella called on eligible voters to get their permanent voter cards as over nine thousand uncollected PVCs are still with INEC in the state.

Also speaking, Oyo state Commissioner of Police, Williams Adebowale represented by Assistant Commissioner of Police, Taiwo Kasumu emphasized the need for key players to study the new electoral law so as not to fall prey of the law.

Also speaking, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Ikeocha said the military in collaboration with other security agencies was ready for the peaceful conduct of the election.

Earlier in a welcome address, Oyo State Director, National Orientation Agency, Mr Kayode Odedokun said voter apathy, needless voided votes as a result of ignorance and other electoral vices informed the stakeholder’s sensitization programme.

Meanwhile, participants who were religious and community leaders as well as representatives of political parties urged INEC to be fair to all parties.

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Religion

Celebrate Christmas with the hope of better days ahead – Oyo NOA

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The Oyo State Director of the National Orientation Agency, Mr Kayode Odedokun, has urged residents of the state and Nigeria in general not to despair, but rather begin to look for a silver lining behind the current dark cloud, praying that the balmy days will soon return to the people.

Mr Odedokun, who stated this in a yuletide message to the people also said the present administration both at the State and Federal levels was doing its best to reclaim the glory of the nation and put things in order. 

The NOA state Director, therefore, charged all and sundry to look beyond the present travails hunting the country, saying that the storm will be over in a recorded time.

Mr Odedokun adds that “people should join hands with Government at all levels in performing their civic duties as expected of them, keep the new Naira notes in good form to avoid early mutilation, stop spraying in parties,  and avoid other abuses of the new notes. 

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Lifestyle

Oyo NOA Director, Mrs Folake Ayoola Retires

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It was a time of reflection and thanksgiving for friends, family and staff of National Orientation Agency, NOA, Oyo State as the state director of the agency, Mrs Folake Ayoola bowed out of service.

Mrs Ayoola who retired after attaining the statutory age of sixty could not hide her joy at the valedictory programme organized in her honour.

In an interview with Premier FM, the outgone NOA State Director attributed her successes in career to God, the support of her family and the cooperation of members of staff of NOA.

Mrs Ayoola admonished staff of the agency to remain dedicated to duty and deliver on the mandate of national reorientation and mobilization.

Also speaking, the incoming state director, Mr Kayode Odedokun who solicited for a robust team work from staff, said Mrs Ayoola would be missed for her humility and good working relation.

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