Parents need to ensure that their children are enrolled in schools to reduce the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria as the second phase of the National Home-Grown School Feeding Program takes off.
The National Orientation Agency, NOA, State Director, Mrs Adelayo Adefolalu gave the advice while monitoring the programme at Oda in Akure South Council Area of Ondo State.
Mrs Adefolalu pointed out that the second phase of the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme would assist the parents while retaining their wards in schools.
The NOA Director added that the programme, which was hundred per cent free, would boost the health of the pupils and also empower economically those engaged in the supply and cooking of food.
In a remark, the Head Mistresses of St Williams RCM Primary School and St James Anglican Primary School in Oda town, Mrs Abímbólá Àìkú and Mrs Grace Oluwalade lauded the programme but asked that it should be extended to cover other classes.
Earlier at Olojoda Palace, the regent of Oda, Princess Dr Adeyinka Akosile called for the establishment of more primary Schools in the villages to address pupils trekking long distances from home to schools.
Over ninety thousand pupils in Ondo State benefitted from the first phase of the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme.
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Over 70 Journalists across the Southwest states of Nigeria are participating in a media dialogue on the 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, MICS 6, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The two-day discourse, which kicked off on Thursday, was put together by the National Orientation Agency, Lagos Directorate in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF.
The UNICEF Social Policy Specialist and Officer in charge of the UNICEF Lagos Office, Muhammad Okorie described the MICS as a household survey done every two years.
He said he was pleased that the recent tool; MICS 6 has accurate data that would help to measure the situation of children and women in Nigeria.
Acknowledging the impact of the media on society, Mr. Okorie explained that the media have a wider platform to publicize the MICS report for it to reach all stakeholders and thereby bring about narratives that will transform the lives of women and children in Nigeria.
In his opening remarks, the Director of the National Orientation Agency, Lagos State, Dr. Waheed Isola advised the Journalists to make optimal use of the data in the survey report in their reportage and programming.
Earlier the UNICEF Communication Officer, Blessing Ejiofor said the essence of the dialogue was to discuss the recent data and assess the works done so far on the protection of rights of children and women in the Southwest zone of Nigeria.
She explained that the new survey, MICS 6 as an advocacy tool, would enable journalists to report accurately and do the right advocacy for children and women by analyzing their situation in an informed manner that would be convincing to the stakeholders.
While reviewing the MICS 6 results across the Southwest states and their implications for health, violence against women/girls and others, UNICEF Planning and Monitoring Specialist, Oluwasola Olanipekun noted that MICS data are reliable which are used for planning and strengthening the national statistical capacity.
Mr. Olanipekun added that new modules were introduced in the MICS 6 such as household energy use, social transfer and financial inclusion, with over 250 indicators.
He reiterated the credibility of the survey which he said had produced reliable data.
Some of the indicators which include health, nutritional and sanitation indicators were reviewed vis-a-vis each state’s data.
For instance, from the Health indicator Oyo, Ondo and Ogun states were reported to be at the lowest rung of the ladder in the zone in terms of Institutional delivery.
The three states have the highest percentages of children not delivered in health facilities in the zone which implied that such deliveries were handled by non-skilled health workers.
Also, the infant mortality rate of babies from age zero to eleven months is lowest in Lagos and Osun states, while Ogun State has the lowest infant survival rate in the zone.
Generally, the under-5 mortality rate is lowest in Lagos state and highest in Ogun State.
From the Nutritional indicators of the 2021 MICS report, children are said to eat less frequently in Oyo state and more frequently in Lagos state.
On sanitation indicator (WASH), Oyo state is reported to be the highest in open defecation, while Lagos has the lowest rate.
A health specialist, Dr.Ijeoma Agbo pointed out that some events at the health centres may not be recorded because of inadequate personnel to document the reports, hence data could only be gotten from what was recorded.
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She cautioned that the percentage assessment of individual states could be misleading, and advised the media to focus more on the absolute figure which constitutes the percentage for better assessment of the performance of each state.
A media Trainer and Manager, Ify Onyegbule advised Journalists to maximize the use of social media platforms to tell their stories from the available data.
Onyegbule stressed the importance of the usage of the correct language and the most appropriate platform in reporting issues.
Heads of the Bureau of Statistics in the six Southwest states of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo and Lagos are also participating in the media dialogue.
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Nigerians should continue to see beyond religious differences to foster peace and promote development.
Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Oyo State, Mr Kayode Odedokun stated this in Ibadan as Muslims mark Eid El- Maolud.
Mr Kayode Odedokun, who used the occasion to rejoice with the Muslims, also charged them not to allow religious sentiments to serve as a cog in the wheels of the nation’s progress, especially now that the 2023 elections are approaching.
The State Director said Nigerians irrespective of religious leaning, should see nation-building as a collective responsibility as poverty, squalor, insecurity, banditry and other ills bedevilling the Nation know no creed.
Mr Odedokun called on the Muslims to reflect on the teachings of the holy prophet and live every day by the Sunnah of tolerance and togetherness to move the country forward.
Mr Kayode Odedokun prayed that Almighty Allah (SWT) would continue to foster unity in the country.
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Ogun State Director, National Orientation Agency, Mr. Kolawole Obadina has restated the agency’s commitment to educating the citizens on good values, honesty, integrity, self-reliance, and dignity of labour among others.
Mr Obadina stated this at an award ceremony for the Best Secondary School Integrity Club in the state held at the Abeokuta Grammar School hall, Idi-aba Abeokuta in celebration of Nigeria’s 62nd anniversary.
The NOA State Director, who called on all Nigerians to be integrity conscious in their day-to-day activities, hinted that the prize-giving ceremony was to encourage schools that performed wonderfully well at the competition.
Earlier in an address of welcome, the principal of Abeokuta Grammar School, Mr Dare Sorinola represented by Mrs Abati commended the students for their excellent performance at the competition.
At the end of the competition, Abeokuta Grammar School came top followed by Muslim Progressive High School and Nawarudeen High School.
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Parents and guardians must be sensitized against the increasing recruitment of children for nefarious activities by the criminal elements in society.
To this end, religious and traditional leaders, as well as school managers, must be well informed on the new antics of the criminal groups.
The Ogun State Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mr Kolawole Obadina made this known in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital while speaking with Radio Nigeria.
He explained that the agency was increasing awareness of the issue with a view to discouraging the engagement of innocent children in terrorism.
“NOA cannot do this job alone, all these children we are talking about are from one home or another, and sincerely speaking all stakeholders should help us to disseminate this information, “NOA Director said.
Mr Obadina explained that innocent children were being recruited as fake soldiers, with the aim of training them to launch attacks to disrupt the peace of the country.
He stated that such planned attacks increase the rate of insecurity and the number of school drop-outs in the country.
The NOA Director appealed to parents to guide their children on the right path and monitor them properly against being used for nefarious activities.
Parents should never shy away from discussing sexual education with their children especially the girls as they are the most vulnerable ones.
Deputy Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Dr Olukemi Owolabi stated this at a day workshop organized for female Secondary Schools Students by Radio Nigeria, Ibadan National in Ibadan.
The workshop on Menstrual Hygiene was facilitated by Radio Nigeria in collaboration NOA and a Non-Governmental Organisation.
According to Dr Owolabi, the menstrual hygiene of the girl child is vital and must be discussed by parents to avoid being misinformed by outsiders.
A representative from the State Primary Health Care Board, Dr Adeola Awakan also emphasized taking regular intake of bath and constant changing of sanitary towel as best hygiene practices.
Earlier, the Zonal Director FRCN, Ibadan National Station, represented by the Deputy Director, Engineering services, Engineer Gabriel Ajayi explained that the programme was a way of inculcating in young girls on how best to keep a good hygienic practices to stay healthy.
Some of the Secondary Schools Students present described the event as very educative.
Other Speakers, the Deputy Director Sports and Outside Broadcast, Dr Abiodun Ogidan as well as the Deputy Director Programmes, the Reverend Niyi Dahunsi described the workshop of this nature as important considering the nature of women and the girl-child.
The convener, who is also an Assistant Director in programmes department of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan, Mrs Olubumi Adigun said her passion for the wellbeing of youths formed the basis of the workshop.
The Oyo State NOA Director, Mr Kayode Odedokun has urged Nigerians to patronize homemade goods.
Mr Odedokun made the call while felicitating Nigerians on Easter celebrations.
He said such attitudinal re-orientation would set the nation on the pathway of progress, economic viability and stability.
The Oyo State NOA boss who said there were grim realities on the ground in the country, admonished citizens not to be distracted by the situation.
Mr Odedokun urged Christians to pray for the country amidst the current challenges, emphasizing that it was incumbent on all citizens to patronize locally made goods to promote the country’s economic growth.
“It’s our collective responsibility to rescue the nation‘s ship.”
As parts of efforts to check the rising wave of social vices and re-awaken the moral consciousness of students in tertiary Institutions, the National Orientation Agency, NOA has embarked on the process of interfacing with Youths across the country.
Director General of the Agency, Dr Garba Abari stated this in a message at a sensitization forum against drugs abuse, irregular migration, human trafficking, cyber crimes and radicalization.
Represented by the Ogun State Director of NOA, Mr Christopher Obadina at the event held at the Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta, Dr Abari who described the youths as the backbone and strength of any nation advised them to embrace the core values for national development.
He explained that, the sensitization programme organized in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration, IOM, would provide a veritable platform for continuous engagement with different stakeholders to proffer solutions to the challenges eroding moral values in the country.
Also, the Provost, Federal College of Education, Osiele Abeokuta, Dr Rafiu Soyele who identified social vices as deviant behaviours caused by forces that encouraged Individuals to rebel against social norms, required the collective efforts of Nigerians to make the campuses and the society peaceful.
Representative of the International Organization for Migration, IOM, Miss Blessing Omotor, promised that the body would continue to work hand in hand with other stakeholders to address the issues of moral decadence for national development and transformation.
The event was attended by students and representatives of the NDLEA, the Nigeria Police, the National School Crimes Prevention Corps, NSCPC, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps NSCDC, as well as Parents Teachers Association PTA .
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.
For Nigeria to witness the desired peace, progress and development, youths must imbibe the noble values of integrity, patriotism, discipline, and national unity.
Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr Garba Abari, gave the charge in Ibadan, during the presentation of Trophy and congratulatory letter to the State winner of the maiden edition of the ‘Integrity’ School Competition, among secondary schools.
Government Secondary School Orita-Aperin, Ibadan, won the competition in Oyo State.
Dr Abari was represented at the occasion by the agency’s director in Oyo State, Mrs Folake Ayoola.
According to Dr Abari, it is the recognition and practice of these core values that strengthen social relationship and mould the personality of individuals.
“It is important to place one’s love for the country above other considerations.
“And exhibit at all times, conducts that will bring progress to the country and pride to her people,” he said.
Speaking on the essence of the competition, the D-G explained that NOA had deemed it worthwhile to impress the national ethics and integrity policy more on the people, particularly students by organising Integrity Clubs in secondary schools “and make them to compete to ferret out the best”.
He said the overall best student in the competition would be adequately motivated and the programme streamed live on television to encourage others to sit up, embrace integrity and manifest it in their daily endeavours.
In his remarks, the Principal, Government Secondary School, Orita Aperin, Ibadan, Mr Taofeek Akinyemi, noted that moral decadence being witnessed in the country started from the grassroots – homes and schools and the earlier the better to curb it.
Mr. Akinyemi said establishment of integrity clubs in schools by NOA would play significant role in curbing the menace.
He asserted that the integrity competition programme was to encourage the citizens to take the country above personal interest.
In his goodwill message, representative of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) Mr David Oluwole, urged the students of the school not to underplay core values.
Highlights of the occasion was the presentation of Trophy and Congratulatory letter to the Principal and students of the school by Mrs Ayoola, on behalf of the DG.
Oga agba ajo to n risi itaniji araalu N.O.A nipinle Oyo, Arabinrin Folake Ayoola ti pe fun ajosepo to dan moran laarin ajo ohun ati ile ise Radio Nigeria.
Arabinrin Ayoola salaye pe riro ajosepo larin ile ise mejeeji lagbarasi lose koko fun ise won fawon araalu papa julo pelu bile yi se n gbaradi feto idibo lodun tonbo.
Saaju, nine oro oga agba ile-ise Radio Nigeria, Ekun Ibadan, Arabinrin Bolatito Joseph lo tip e fun ifowosowopo to gbon gbon pelu titenumo Pataki ipo tile ise mejeeji n ko lori lila araalu loye.
Arabinrin Joseph wa safikun oro re pe ile ise Radio Nigeria ni yoo maa tesiwaju lori ajosepo pelu ajo NOA fun anfani ajo mejeeji.
The Oyo State Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mrs Folake Ayoola has called for stronger synergy between the organization and Radio Nigeria.
Mrs Ayoola stated this during a courtesy to NOA by the Management of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan led by its Zonal Director, Mrs Bolatito Joseph.
Mrs Ayoola explained that strengthening synergy between the two agencies was essential in their service delivery to the public, especially as the nation prepares up for elections next year
Earlier, the Zonal Director, Mrs Bolatito Joseph had called for a strong collaboration, stressing the crucial role both Radio Nigeria and NOA play in enlightening the public.
Mrs Joseph added that Radio Nigeria would continue to foster the partnership with NOA for the mutual benefits of the two agencies.
Nigerians have been urged to display high level of patriotism to the progress of the country.
Oyo state Director of the National Orientation Agency, NOA , Mrs Folake Ayoola stated this in Ibadan when a youth organization paid her a visit.
Mrs Ayoola said it took more than treasure of words to love the country, hence the need for citizens and non citizens to be loyal to the country .
She said NOA in Oyo state was introducing Integrity clubs in secondary schools to get students familiar with National ethics and integrity policy which includes; patriotism, self-reliance, human dignity and national unity.
Mrs Ayoola noted ” as part of the activities to commemorate this year’s edition of “fall in love with Nigeria sensitization programme” a maiden edition of Integrity club competition will hold across the state. It would be tied to the Ethics and Integrity policy with the topic, “my role in making a Nigeria of my dream.
She stated further, “it’s high time people embraced the teachings of the Integrity through the instrument of the Integrity club and hold tightly to what it stands for”.
The NOA State Director maintains that the essence of the Integrity clubs was to promote core values of love and selflessness around the world.
Mrs Ayoola also emphasised that the overall winner would receive an award from NOA Director General in a programme that would be streamed life.
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.
Oyo state chairman, Action Democratic party, ADP, Apostle Dare Ojo has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the recently passed electoral law by the National Assembly, which makes direct primaries mandatory for political parties.
Apostle Ojo made the appeal while featuring on political space, a Radio Nigeria interview programme.
Apostle Ojo argued that direct primaries was the best for choosing party flagbearers, and if assented, would give every member a sense of belonging in the affairs of their political parties.
He also threw his weight behind the call for restructuring, which according to him, would help the country to achieve accelerated development.
The Oyo state ADP Chairman urged political parties and the National Orientation Agency, NOA, to intensify campaigns on voter education to ensure better participation in the 2023 general election.
Apostle Ojo implored Nigerians to desist from allowing their conscience to be bought over with money, especially during elections.
He also advised the youths to prepare and identify with credible people, who would represent them in government.
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.
The Osun State House of Assembly has pledged to give its support to National Orientation Agency, NOA, in other to put an end to Female Genital Mutilation FGM in the State.
The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye stated this at a One-Day Advocacy Dialogue with State Legislators to support the implementation of laws and policies against Female Genital Mutilation in Osun at the State House of Assembly Oshogbo, organised by National Orientation Agency.
Mr. Owoeye while commending the efforts of NOA and other sister agencies for the campaign against the act, noted that FGM law has been passed into law since 2004 in the state stressing that there female circumcision has no benefit to women and girls.
He said there is need to amend some of provisions in 2004 law passed to involve traditional and religious leaders on FGM to achieve success.
In their contribution, some Lawmakers condemned the act calling for stiffer sanctions against the perpetrators.
Earlier, the Osun State Director of NOA, Mr. Oluropo Ibikunle and UNICEF representative in the state Mrs. Olutayo Aderonke acknowledged the efforts of the state House of Assembly for the passage of laws against child abuse and Female Genital Mutilation,calling for more support from state Lawmakers to eradicate the devilish act.
Meanwhile, under the Matter of Urgent Public Importance, the Lawmaker representing Ife North State Constituency and Chief Whip of House, Mr. Babatunde Olatunji brought to the notice of the House of Assembly the power outage in some communities in Ife North Local Government since past 5 month.
Mr. Olatunji noted that the power outage has crippled the commercial activities and life of the people in Ife North area.
The Speaker, Mr. Owoeye in his remark, lamented the poor electricity supply in the state and the country at large.
He then called for the appearance of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company IBEDC, National Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC and Federal Competition Consumers Agency FCCA before the state lawmakers on 13th October, 2021 to explain issues surrounding poor electricity supply.
The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has pledged to give its support to National Orientation Agency, NOA, in other to put an end to Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, in the State.
The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye stated this at a One-Day Advocacy Dialogue with State Legislators to support the implementation of laws and policies against Female Genital Mutilation in Osun State at the Osun State House of Assembly Complex Oshogbo, organised by National Orientation Agency.
Mr. Owoeye while commending the efforts of NOA and other sister agencies for the campaign against the act, noted that FGM law has been passed into law since 2004 in the state, stressing that female circumcision has no benefit to women and girls.
He said there is need to amend some of provisions in 2004 law passed to involve traditional and religious leaders in the fight against FGM to achieve success.
In their contributions, some lawmakers condemned the act, calling for stiffer sanctions against the perpetrators.
Earlier, the Osun State Director of NOA, Mr. Oluropo Ibikunle, and UNICEF representative in the state, Mrs. Olutayo Aderonke acknowledged the efforts of the Osun State House of Assembly for the passage of laws against child abuse and Female Genital Mutilation.
They called for more support from state lawmakers to eradicate the devilish act.
Meanwhile, under Matters of Urgent Public Importance, the lawmaker representing Ife North State Constituency and Chief Whip of House, Mr. Babatunde Olatunji, brought to the notice of the Assembly, the power outage in some communities in Ife North Local Government for the past 5 months.
Mr. Olatunji noted that the power outage has crippled the commercial activities, and has adversely affected the lives of the people in the area.
The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye in his remark, lamented the poor electricity supply in the state and the country at large.
He then called for the appearance of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, National Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC and Federal Competition Consumers Agency, FCCA, before the state lawmakers on 13th October, 2021 to explain issues surrounding poor electricity supply.
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
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.
To stem the alarming rate of the effect of hard drugs among the youths, parents, guardians and the society at large must take major roles at waging war against the menace.
Former director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Oyo state, Mrs Dolapo Dosunmu made this known at a lecture in Ibadan, while speaking on the implication of drug abuse and trafficking.
Mrs Dosunmu who said parents must rise up to their responsibilities by instilling family and moral values in their children, blamed the recent trend in violence on indiscriminate intake of hard drugs by youth.
She said the behaviour of a child was greatly influenced by his background and family care.
Mrs Dosunmu appealed to parents to be good mentors to their children and provide leadership by example. Mosope Mosope Kehinde
The National Orientation Agency is committed to ensuring a society that is orderly, disciplined and patriotic so that the nation can win the war against all forms of social vices.
Acting Director of The National Orientation Agency in Ondo State, Mrs Adelayo Adefolalu stated this when he led the management team of NOA on a courtesy visit to Radio Nigeria Positive fm Akure.
Mrs Adefolalu noted with dismay the growing spate of crime in Nigeria stressing the need for constant re-orientation of the youths who most often engaged in social vices.
Mrs Adefolalu therefore called for more collaboration between NOA and Radio Nigeria positive fm in the areas of public enlightenment and sensitization while also appreciating the station for being a worthy partner.
Responding, positive fm General Manager, Mr Tunde Abiodun noted that Radio Nigeria was also committed to its vision of making Nigeria an indivisible entity through the broadcast of contents that unite the nation.
Mr Abiodun wished the NOA acting director well in her new position promising that Positive fm would continue to support the agency in achieving its purpose.
Highlight of the visit was the symbolic presentation of the national flag to Positive fm by the NOA acting director to emphasise the spirit of unity which both organisations preach.
As part of measures to ensure improved elections in 2023 and address requests for creation of more polling units, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is set to convert existing voting points and voting points settlement into polling units.
The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo state, Mr. Mutiu Agboke made this known at the enlarged stakeholders’ meeting on the state of voter access to polling units in Oyo state held in Ibadan.
Mr. Agboke highlighted the benefits of the exercise to include decongestion of existing polling units and improved access to electoral services by Nigerians.
The REC, who hinted that INEC Continuous Voters Registration, CVR, will begin on 28th June and continues for a year, stressed that the commission is migrating from Direct Data Capture Machine, DDCM, to INEC Voter Enrolment Device, IVED.
Mr Agboke also disclosed that the commission is building a new online registration portal to enable new registrants begin registration online and complete the capture of their biometric data at designated registration centres.
In their remarks, two members of the House of Representatives, Mr. Shina Peller, representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola Federal Constituency and Mrs Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, representing Oluyole Federal Constituency commended INEC for early preparations towards credible elections in 2023.
Also speaking, Oyo State Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mrs Folake Ayoola, promised to collaborate with INEC in addressing low voter turnout.
The Commissioner of Police in Oyo state, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko represented by the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr. Gbenga Ojo, urged state and non-state actors to prioritize what they can do to make Nigeria greater, while calling on politicians to shun violence and thuggery for peaceful elections.
The meeting had in attendance Federal lawmakers, Inter-party Advisory Council, IPAC, National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN and political party stalwarts.
Representatives of Nigerian Army, NSCDC, DSS were also at the programme.
Nigerian workers have been advised to remain committed and uphold the ethics of their professions.
Oyo State Director, National Orientation Agency, Mrs Folake Ayoola gave the advise in a statement to felicitate with workers on this year’s workers day.
Mrs Ayoola, who saluted the doggedness of workers to the socio economic development of the nation, appealed to them to keep the flag flying.
She maintained that the situation at present calls for sober reflection as the world is smarting up from the dastardly effect of the pandemic that has claimed many lives.
The NOA boss used the occasion to bemoan the rising wave of insecurity in the country and urged Nigerians to always inform the security agents when they see anything unusual in their environment.
