ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged civil society organisations (CSOs) in Kogi State to collaborate with the agency in sensitising the public about government policies and programmes.
North Central Zonal Director of NOA, Dr. Priscilla Gondoalour, made the appeal on Friday during a meeting with the Kogi State NGO Network (KONGONET) in Lokoja.
“The crucial role CSOs play in national development and advocated is well documented,” she said.
She stressed the importance of a stronger partnership, noting that CSOs should support efforts in building security awareness and keeping citizens alert, especially in the North Central Zone, which has been badly affected by insecurity.
Responding, the Chairman of KONGONET, Hamza Aliyu, commended the zonal director for recognising the contribution of CSOs to nation-building and assured her of the organisation’s commitment to collaboration and support.
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Earlier, the State Director of NOA, Mr. Patrick Edogbonya, explained that the zonal director’s visit was intended to deepen cooperation with NGOs in advancing national progress.
In a related meeting, Dr. Gondoalour also engaged with the Association of Heads of Federal Establishments (AHFE) in Kogi to foster stronger collaboration with NOA.
She urged ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to put in place awareness mechanisms that would inform the public about government activities.
She further underlined the need for effective partnership with NOA to fulfil its mandate of educating citizens on government policies and programmes.
In his remarks, AHFE Chairman, Mr. Gabriel Audu, pledged the association’s readiness to work with NOA, particularly in promoting security consciousness.
He also appreciated Gondoalour for emphasising security tips, stressing that security is everyone’s responsibility.
The NOA zonal director’s visit to Kogi was aimed at mobilising stakeholder support for Federal Government initiatives and programmes.