By SANI IDRIS ABDULRAHMAN

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says it is set for a nationwide sensitisation campaign on government policies, programmes, activities, national values, and national security awareness.

The Director-General (DG), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, said this while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Kaduna.

Issa-Onilu was represented by Mr Olorunfemi Olubukola, the Director, Community Outreach and Development, NOA Headquarters, Abuja

He said the campaign, which would cover 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory and the 774 local government areas, aims to engage the public and provide clarity on government programmes and policies.

He noted that the agency had expanded its message platforms to meet the diverse needs of its audience, including a website, artificial intelligence persona, and social media presence.

The DG said that the agency would physically engage the public in various communities, enabling them to ask questions and get answers on government programmes and policies.

He said that the campaign would focus on five thematic areas: government programmes, flood mitigation, national security awareness, national values re-orientation, and the Nigerian Identity Project.

Issa-Onilu highlighted the importance of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, which had disbursed over N59 billion to over 600,000 students, and the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund, which aims to renovate 700 rural schools nationwide.

“The National Youth Investment Fund has also dedicated N110 billion to support 150,000 youths across the country.

“The agency will reach no less than three million Nigerians per state through media engagement, market and motor park rallies, town hall meetings, and advocacy visits to traditional and religious leaders,” he said.

The NOA DG emphasised the importance of national security awareness, saying that the Armed Forces are deploying strategies aimed at tackling security challenges, including the use of drones, armoured vehicles, and surveillance technologies.

He called on the public to take note of early warning advice from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on flood mitigation and adhere to it.

He highlighted the importance of national value re-orientation and the Nigerian Identity and National Symbols Sensitisation which aims to familiarise the public with the current National Anthem and promote unity and patriotism.

Issa-Onilu noted that the agency was committed to engaging the public and providing clarity on government programmes and policies, promoting transparency and accountability in governance.

He called on the public to participate in the campaign and take advantage of the opportunities provided by government programmes and policies.

Earlier, Mr Nuhu Makama, the Director NOA, Kaduna Directorate, said the campaign would enhance public awareness and understanding of government programmes and policies in the state.

He restated the agency’s commitment to continue working tirelessly to ensure that the public is well-informed about government programmes and policies. (NAN)