National Orientation Agency Lagos State

NOA, NPC, UNICEF COLLABORATE IN LAGOS ON BIRTH REGISTRATION

By Debbie Alabi

On Friday, November 1, 2024, the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lagos State in collaboration with the National Population Commission (NPC) and UNICEF, hosted a press conference at the NOA Corporate Headquarters in Dopemu, Lagos State to launch a birth registration and social mobilisation drive aimed at boosting awareness and participation in civil registration. The event highlighted the significance of accurate birth records for national planning and the protection of children’s rights.

Mr. David Akoji, Director of Special Duties and States Operations, NOA National Headquarters who represented the NOA Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu emphasized the Agency’s commitment to raising awareness around birth registration, ensuring all children are counted from birth and urged all stakeholders especially traditional birth attendants to ensure that all births are adequately registered.

Mr. Sadiku Bamidele, the Lagos State Director of the National Population Commission (NPC) outlined the ongoing efforts by the Commission to make birth registration accessible and affordable to families across Nigeria.

The Chief Host and State Director, NOA, Lagos State, Dr. Mustafa Adedeji Tukur while giving his vote of thanks at the event underscored the importance of the collaboration between the three Establishments in strengthening national identity management and social planning.

This conference was aimed at highlighting the roles that various sectors and the public play in registering every child at birth and the collaboration signals a critical step in addressing under-registration and securing a future where each Nigerian child is recognized and supported from birth.

Present at the conference are: HRM Oba Babatunde Akanbi Ogunrombi (The Akiwajoye Akinlowo 1 of Shasha Kingdom), Rev. Samuel Adeyemi (CAN representative Alimosho), Alhaji Nurudeen Sulaimon (Representative of the Chief Imam, Orile Agege), Chief Mrs. Bola Orelaru (Iyaloja General, Orile Agege), representatives of CDC/CDA in Alimosho and Agege Local Government Areas, Representatives of Traditional Birth Attendants in Alimosho and Agege LGAs, some senior staff of NOA, media representatives from across section of media houses in Lagos State.

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NOA TAKES CAMPAIGN ON NATIONAL PROJECT TO RONIK POLYTECHNIC.

By Toafik Anjorin.

In continuation of the sensitization programme on the National Project, the NOA, Lagos State Directorate embarked on an enlightenment campaign to Ronik Polytechnic in Ejigbo, Lagos State, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Addressing the students and other participants at the event, the NOA State Director, Dr Mustafa Adedeji Tukur underscored the significance of the initiative and noted that the programme was aimed at addressing moral challenges within our society and to rekindle the Citizens' faith in governmental structures.

He provided a thoughtful explanation on the reasons for reintroducing the old National Anthem to include the need to honour the nation's symbols. He admonished students to learn the words and lyrics in the National Anthem to appreciate it's imports.
The Rector of the Polytechnic, Mr Olutayo Shoyoye appreciated the Director and his team for choosing the institution for the programme and urged the students not just to pay attention to the lyrics but also to understand it's meaning and adhere to the messages conveyed by it.

On the State Director's team was Mr Cosmas Olatunde Oluyemo, Deputy Director (PRS). Other participants included…Dr. Madu Anselm Okechukwu (Deputy Rector Academic), Afolabi Joseph Olugbenga (Registrar) and other senior lecturers such as: Oleyemi Opaaje, Mrs. Esther Olatunbosun, Odueyunbgo Adepela, Engr. Eze Philip Okwerekwu (H.O.D Electrical Department), Dr. Adeleke J . O (Deputy Rector Administration) and Mr. Kolawole (Lecturer).

REAL NIGERIAN.

“This week, a video went viral showing an Uber driver on a dispatch call being mistreated by an influential individual. The driver’s resilience and calm in the face of provocation, without retaliating, inspired many Nigerians to speak out against the injustice. This collective response ultimately led the attacker to issue a public apology for his behavior.”

“To all Nigerians who stood up against the maltreatment of the Uber driver assaulted in the course of his duty, you have exemplified the duty of care. At National Orientation Agency we celebrate you as the Nigerian of the Week. ”

NOA Lagos State Director, Dr. Mustafa Tukur promotes National Values on Silver Bird television.

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NOA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS TRAINS STAFF ON AI IN LAGOS STATE.

By Amaka Maduka.

The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Abuja organized a training programme on the use of the AI App for staff of the Agency in Lagos State Directorate on Friday, October 18, 2024.

The programme was held at Orile Agege Primary School in Agege Local Government Area of the state and had all the staff of NOA Lagos State in attendance.

Mrs. Sherifat Adegbesan, Special Assistant to the Director-General and Miss Jessica Akigha, Head, ICT, National Headquarters were on hand to take staff round the Nigerian Promise, the Citizen Codes, how to Implement the National Values Charter and the application of the AI App to strengthen report writing activities in the Agency.

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The National Orientation Agency (NOA) wishes to extend its heartfelt condolences to the people of Jigawa State over the tragic tanker fire incident that claimed numerous precious lives.

We are deeply saddened by this unfortunate event and pray that Almighty God grants the affected families strength, comfort, and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace.

We stand with you in this moment of grief and pledge our support to the affected families and the state government in this difficult time.





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NOA INTENSIFIES ENLIGHTENMENT ON NATIONAL IDENTITY PROJECT.

By Amaka Maduka

The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lagos State has taken further steps to intensify it's enlightenment campaign on National Anthem and National Values Charter in Lagos State.

At a colourful event organized by the Agency in Ikeja Local Government Hall on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the NOA State Director, Dr Mustafa Adedeji Tukur emphasized the importance of the Nation's new National Anthem and the National Values Charter. Addressing a large number of stakeholders in the state including the Regent of Ikeja, Prince Adekunle Apena and other traditional rulers, members of the Community Development Committee (CDC), religious groups including representatives of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), different Muslim Organizations, National Council of Women Association of Nigeria, members of different Artisan Groups, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Market men and women including the Iyaloja General, Ikeja Local Government, other members of the society and gentlemen of the Nigerian Press, Dr Tukur highlighted some of the basic decisions by the Federal Executive Council to entrench value orientation processes in the country to include the establishment of the National Values Brigade in all schools, the change of the WAI Brigade (WAI) to Citizens Value Brigade and inclusion of the Values Charter as a component of education curriculum from primary to secondary school in the country as well as the nationalisation of cartoon contents to reflect local contents.

The NOA Director informed the stakeholders that NOA is rebranding and urged them to support the initiatives of the Federal Government to drive the country to the path of socio-economic growth.
In his welcome address, the Vice Chairman, IKEJA Local Government , Hon Yomi Mayugbe,who represented the Executive Chairman Eng. Dr Mojeed Balogun emphasized the importance of the National Anthem and noted that the symbols of our nationhood are crucial to our identity and unity as a people and urged participants to be open minded and work together across ethnic and religion divides to unite and build a nation where peace, justice and equity would reign supreme.

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NOA SEEKS TO PROMOTE UNITY WITH NEW NATIONAL ANTHEM

By Amaka Maduka

On Thursday, October 10, 2024, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Apapa Local Government Area of Lagos State embarked on a sensitization programme in Cardoso High School, Ijora Badia.The exercise was aimed at educating students and teachers in the school on the significance of the New National Anthem in fostering unity, peace and national harmony.

Participants at the event included...
Administrators and students
Mr. Taiwo Bakare (Principal)
Mrs. Olatona O. Mary (Vice-Principal)
Mr. Olamoju Femi (Civic Education Teacher)
Mr. Adeyemi Opeyemi (Government Teacher)
Ibitoye Olajide (Head Boy)
Lukmon Ayishat (Head Girl)
Kazeem Somod (Labour Prefect)

NOA representatives:
Obi Ngozi (Apapa LG COMO)
Victor Ajiwojuolor,
Chioma Nkwonta,
Maaji Kaka,
Adele Muyideem.

NOA is in Schools to catch them young.

Lagos State NOA in the Streets of Ikeja.

World Mental health Day 2024
Theme: Mental Health At Work

Emphasising the critical link between mental health and the workplace, safe and healthy working environments can protect mental well-being. Conversely, harmful conditions—such as stigma, discrimination, harassment, and poor working standards—pose significant risks to mental health, diminishing overall quality of life and affecting participation and productivity at work. With 60% of the global population in the workforce, urgent measures are required to minimise these risks and safeguard mental health in the workplace. Governments, employers, workers’ organizations, and other stakeholders must collaborate to enhance mental health support and protection at work.





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NOA ORGANIZES A WALK TO DRUM SUPPORT FOR THE NEW NATIONAL ANTHEM.

By Amaka Maduka

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) , Lagos State organized a road walk yesterday, 9th October 2024 to create awareness on the New National Anthem and the need for Nigerians to key-in to the new Anthem.

Participants at the event included the Director, Human Resources and Management, NOA National Headquarters, Mrs Ayisola Joannah Olowoyo, who represented the Director General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu,
The NOA Lagos State Director, Dr Mustafa Adedeji Tukur, other Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors.

The WAI Brigade was also on hand to add colour to the event.
The road walk took the participants through IKEJA Under Bridge and Allen Roundabout.

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NOA LAGOS STATE ORGANIZES PRESS CONFERENCE ON NATIONAL VALUES CHARTER.

By Amaka Maduka.

The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lagos State Directorate organized a press conference on October 8, 2024, at the state headquarters to brief media practitioners on the new National Anthem and the National Values Charter.

Mrs. Ayisola Joannah Olowoyo, Director, Human Resources, NOA National Headquarters, represented The Director General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu. In her opening remark, she highlighted some of the programmes the Agency would be organizing to sensitize Nigerians on the importance of the National symbols including the New National Anthem and the National Values Charter.

She noted that the Agency had been mandated to ensure the Standardization of the National Symbols and to promote democracy as the best government model and values that would ensure peace, orderliness and moral conduct.

In his remark, the State Director, Dr. Mustafa Adedeji Tukur highlighted the need for citizens to learn the new National Anthem, emphasizing the first stanza, while reserving the second and third stanzas for occasional use.
He quoted the Agency's D.G, saying that “NOA has moved from background sensitization to openly sensitizing Nigerians and keeping them informed”.
He explained the essence of the National Values Charter, stating that we all have different roles to play, from the government to the citizens and vice versa.

Others at the event were Deputy Directors including:

Mrs Oyebisi Andu (H.R)
Mrs Ogunnaike Oyeyemisi (Special Duties)
Mrs. Omowumi Echioda (Finance & Account)
Mr. Oluyemo Olatunde (PRS)

Some senior staff of the Agency and Press Men across major media houses in Lagos State were in attendance.

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