NOA now an essential tool for shaping national unity — Minister

By Abubakar Yunusa

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris,said National Orientation Agency (NOA) is the most most essential tools for shaping national narratives and conversations, promoting unity and fostering a sense of inclusiveness and belonging in every part of the country.
Th minister also announced the readiness of his ministry to commence the implementation of the National Values Charter in line with the President’s commitment to fostering moral, ethical, and cultural reawakening by instilling the right values, attitudes, and perspectives in the hearts and minds of all Nigerians.
Idris stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while declaring open the expanded retreat of the National Orientation Agency (NOA).
He said” NOA has become one of the most essential tools for shaping national narratives and conversations, promoting unity against a backdrop of diversity, and fostering a sense of inclusiveness and belonging in every part of the country.”
He praised the Director General, Mr. Lanre Issa-Onilu, for adapting to the dynamics of public communication by leveraging technology to scale up public awareness and engagement with a feedback mechanism in keeping with the realities of the 21st century.
“I am very pleased to note that the NOA, under the leadership of Mr. Issa-Onilu, has prioritized technology in the work of the Agency, in keeping with the realities of the 21st century.
“The NOA has become one of the most technology-compliant agencies in Nigeria today, taking the lead in the deployment of digital tools and technologies like The Mobiliser App, as well as a well-received Artificial Intelligence platform for civic awareness and engagement, among other initiatives,” he said.
The Minister described the expanded retreat as a step in the right direction, which is envisioned to offer another opportunity to refine the vision and to redouble the effort of NOA towards advancing on a journey that has unlimited potential to shape the future of Nigeria.