The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called on staff to embrace social media as a tool to amplify the Agency’s mission of promoting national values, patriotism, and civic responsibility.
During a visit to the Imo State Directorate, coinciding with the state’s Economic Summit, Mallam Issa-Onilu highlighted the significance of the National Value Charter in fostering unity and national identity. He reminded staff that NOA’s core mandate is to effectively communicate government policies and initiatives to the people, while also encouraging a sense of national pride.
Speaking to the staff, Issa-Onilu urged them to be proactive in using social media platforms to further the Agency’s goals, saying, “Social media is a powerful tool that can be used to spread positive messages, engage with the public, and encourage a greater sense of national unity and civic responsibility.”
In her welcome address, Imo State Director of NOA, Mrs. Oparaugo Stellamaris, expressed gratitude to the DG and his team, commended his leadership for transforming NOA into a more visible and impactful agency. She noted that the increased recognition would lead to greater support and collaboration in achieving the Agency’s mission.
The visit also featured a lively question-and-answer session, where staff raised concerns about various challenges. The DG addressed these questions, providing much-needed guidance and reassurances, which left the staff feeling re-energized and motivated.
Adding cultural flair to the visit, the Theater for Development team of the Imo Directorate presented a vibrant music and dance performance to honor the Director General, while the Citizen Brigade, a youth-driven initiative under the National Value Charter, displayed a guard of honour in a patriotic demonstration of national discipline.
The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Dr. Mercy Nwosu, Deputy Director in charge of Programmes, who expressed the staff’s renewed commitment to the Agency’s mission, inspired by the Director General’s leadership.
Mallam Issa-Onilu’s visit has not only reaffirmed NOA’s commitment to national orientation but has also energized staff to leverage new platforms, ensuring that the Agency’s messages reach a broader, more engaged audience.
