The National Orientation Agency has launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness on key national issues, including government policies, security, disaster preparedness, national identity, and values.
In a press briefing held in Owerri, the Imo State Director of the agency, Mrs. Oparaugo Stella Maris, called on the media to support the campaign.
She highlighted five focus areas: promoting national values and identity, flood mitigation, understanding government programs, enhancing security awareness, and discouraging extreme graduation practices among students.
Meanwhile, the Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, announced that the campaign will be taken to all 36 states, the FCT, and 774 local government areas. He said the aim is to engage Nigerians directly and encourage dialogue between the government and the people.
Key programs under the initiative include the NELFund student loan for indigent students, interest-free loans under the Trader Moni and Farmer Moni schemes, and a presidential directive on flood preparedness backed by a three-billion-naira per station fund for drainage and relocation.
The DG also emphasised new security strategies involving drones and armoured vehicles and youth-focused campaigns on national values and patriotic conduct.
The outreach will include town hall meetings, school visits, community engagements, and awareness drives in markets and motor parks.
The agency urges traditional rulers, religious leaders, security personnel, and the general public to join hands in promoting national unity and civic responsibility.
