66TH INDEPENDENCE: NOA CALLS FOR UNITY, PRODUCTIVITY AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP
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The National Orientation Agency has urged Nigerians to take greater responsibility for the country’s development by supporting efforts to build a peaceful, productive and prosperous nation as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.
The Deputy Director, Communication and Media, Paul Odenyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday evening, conveying a message from the Director-General of the agency, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, ahead of the anniversary.
Issa-Onilu described Nigeria’s independence from colonial rule as a defining milestone that gave citizens the opportunity to determine their own destiny and shape the country’s future.
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He called for renewed commitment to national unity and development, noting that Nigeria had made progress over the years despite the challenges it had encountered.
The NOA Director-General urged Nigerians to acknowledge the achievements recorded since independence while remaining committed to addressing areas that require further improvement.
He said, “We must continue to hold on to the gains of our independence by taking responsibility for the Nigeria we want. The progress of our country depends not only on what the government does, but also on what each of us contributes as citizens.”
Issa-Onilu stressed that government alone could not build the Nigeria citizens desire, calling for greater participation, cooperation and commitment from Nigerians in supporting national development initiatives.
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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the NOA boss also called on Nigerians to protect the country’s peace and unity by respecting political differences, rejecting hate speech and violence, and resolving disagreements through lawful and democratic means.
He warned that political competition should not be allowed to undermine the bonds that unite Nigerians, urging citizens to promote issue-based engagement, respect divergent views and uphold the rule of law before, during and after the elections.
Beyond the independence anniversary, Issa-Onilu urged Nigerians to sustain the gains of independence through increased productivity, self-reliance and responsible citizenship.
He said every Nigerian had a role to play in building a stronger country through productive work, respect for national values, peaceful coexistence and positive contributions to their communities.
The Director-General reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to promoting patriotism, national unity and responsible citizenship, while providing citizens with accurate information on government policies and programmes and encouraging constructive participation in national development.
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