From TCNEWS
The Federal Government has called upon stakeholders, including the media, traditional leaders, religious institutions, and civil society, to support a nationwide sensitization campaign addressing five critical issues.
The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, announced this initiative during the campaign’s launch at the NOA headquarters in Umuahia. The campaign, themed “Promoting Awareness, Ethical Values, and National Development,” aims to unite Nigerians in addressing pressing national challenges.
Represented by Mrs. Theresa Maduekwe, NOA’s Director of Public Enlightenment and Mass Mobilization, Mallam Lanre emphasized the importance of collective action and active participation from all Nigerians to foster a more informed, secure, and ethical society.
The campaign coincides with World HIV/AIDS Day, complementing efforts by health authorities to raise awareness across the 36 states, the FCT, and the 774 local governments. The government has intensified efforts to strengthen security through improved equipment, training, and increased funding for security agencies.
Mallam Lanre highlighted the need to reject the “Get-Rich-Quick” syndrome, affirming the government’s commitment to youth empowerment programs like the National Social Investment Program (NSIP) and skill acquisition initiatives. He also mentioned support for small and medium enterprises through grants and loans to promote entrepreneurship.
Addressing tax reforms, the DG noted concerns over multiple taxation and its impact on low-income earners. The government is implementing reforms to create a fairer system, including the repeal of 11 laws related to tax imposition and collection. These reforms aim to eliminate double taxation, support low-income earners, and introduce simpler, transparent processes through new digital systems.
Mallam Lanre stressed that these reforms are designed to ease the burden on hardworking Nigerians while ensuring fair contributions to national development projects. He described the media as indispensable in shaping public perceptions and urged them to partner in spreading these critical messages.
Mrs. Regina Iroha, State Director of NOA, reiterated the importance of the media in ensuring the success of the campaigns on World HIV/AIDS Day, Security Awareness, Discouraging the Get-Rich-Quick Syndrome, World Human Rights Day, and the Tax Reforms Bills.