National Orientation Agency Kogi State

14/07/2026

DRUG ABUSE, VOTER APATHY TOP CONCERNS AS NOA MEETS MAIGARI OF LOKOJA, OTHERS.

The National Orientation Agency (NOA),Kogi State Directorate,has taken its campaign for National Values and Peaceful Elections to the Palace of the Maigari of Lokoja, His Highness Alh. Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Kabir,in a courtesy visit that also touched on the growing scourge of drug abuse among youths.

During the meeting on July 13, 2026,the NOA State Director, Mrs. Ayedime Alli Aileku, charged the monarch to use his influence to steer citizens away from violence and apathy as the nation approaches the polls.She urged eligible voters to register and collect their Permanent Voter Cards, stressing that active participation is a civic duty,not a favour.

But it was the Maigari's response that struck a chord. He praised the agency's efforts but voiced deep alarm over the rising tide of drug addiction and moral decay among young people. "Our youths have drifted far from the values that once held this society together," he said, pledging that the traditional institution would intensify grassroots sensitisation to restore discipline,patriotism, and integrity;virtues enshrined in the National Values Charter.

The NOA Director also used the platform to reintroduce the Charter and the 7 for 7 Initiative,lamenting that honesty,hard work and unity have been gradually abandoned. "We cannot build a prosperous Nigeria on neglected values," she remarked.

In a separate leg of the visit, the agency also paid homage to the Etsu of Adankolo, HRH Chief David Aibe Agbayi II,who echoed similar concerns.He called for unity beyond tribal and religious lines,listing servant leadership and accountability as essential for national development.Both monarchs and the NOA renewed their commitment to work together in fostering peace and responsible citizenship across Kogi State.

Accompanying the Kogi State Director was Mr Gabriel Afum Akanya,Head of Human Resources,among other staff.

Report by Mayowa Atte.

03/07/2026

Mrs Roseline Omowumi Alabi Kogi State Coordinator of Civil Society on Migration and Development in Nigeria speaks on the NOA Voters Sensitisation Roadwalk.

03/07/2026

Halima Oyiza Sadiq,Executive Director of Chachavivi Women and Girl Child Development Foundation,speaks after the Voters Sensitisation Roadwalk,organised by NOA,Kogi State Directorate.

03/07/2026

Barr. Oluwakemi Omeiza- Usman, Chairperson of FIDA,Kogi State speaks after during the NOA Voters Sensitisation Roadwalk.

03/07/2026

KOGI STATE DIRECTOR OF NOA MRS AYEDIME ALLI AILEKU, SPEAKS AFTER VOTERS REGISTRATION SENSITISATION.

02/07/2026

02/07/2026

NOA, INEC LEAD FINAL PUSH AS KOGI VOTER REGISTRATION ENTERS LAST 9 DAYS.

The National Orientation Agency (NOA),in partnership with INEC and civil society groups,took to the streets in an energetic roadwalk to urge residents to seize the final phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) before it closes on July 10.

Beyond the march,NOA Programme Officers and members of KONGONET ,the apex Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Kogi State,moved through crowds, distributing flyers and holding one-on-one conversations to ensure citizens fully understood the registration process.

"If you have been transferred, update your card.If it is defaced or your name is spelt wrongly,go to INEC for correction," the NOA State Director,Mrs Ayedime Alli Aileku said,while also urging parents to register their children."The change you want to see starts with you."

INEC Kogi Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC),Dr Abdulwahab Shehu,confirmed that teams would visit markets and public spaces for on‑the‑spot assistance,warning that "without a valid PVC, it may be difficult for you to vote."

In a significant show of inclusion,the Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JNAPD),Kogi State,Hon. Ibrahim Arome,commended NOA for carrying PWDs along in the campaign."There is no disability on our voter card.

Our members are also voters. This inclusion will encourage many of our people who have not registered or who lost their cards to come out," Arome said. His remarks underscored the importance of accessibility in the electoral process, ensuring that no citizen is left behind.

Civil society leaders also hailed the collaborative drive, while security concerns were raised alongside the civic enlightenment, with calls for greater focus on safe environments for elections.

Reported by;
Hon Barnabas Ejuku Abiodun

National Orientation Agency, Nigeria. INEC Nigeria Noa North Central

25/06/2026

RELIGIOUS LEADERS ARE KEY TO NATIONAL REBIRTH. NOA DIRECTOR TELLS JNI.

When the National Orientation Agency’s Kogi State Director, Mrs.Ayedime Alli Aileku walked into the Lokoja headquarters of Jama'atu Nasril Islam on Tuesday,she carried more than just a message, she carried a call to action.Her appeal to the influential religious body was clear and urgent: Nigeria’s path to peace,unity and progress cannot be walked by government alone,it must be trodden hand-in-hand with the moral compass of the nation and its religious leaders.

The State Director did not mince words as she laid out the agency’s National Values Charter,particularly the 7-for-7 Initiative,which she described as a social contract between the government and the governed.On one side,she explained,citizens expect seven non-negotiable commitments from those in power: security that protects, justice that serves,inclusivity that embraces,democracy that delivers and jobs that dignify. But on the other side,she reminded her audience, Nigerians themselves must rise to seven responsibilities, discipline in daily conduct,a duty of care for one another, tolerance across ethnic and faith lines,leadership in their own spheres,transparency in their dealings,patriotism that goes beyond slogans, and integrity that cannot be bought.

The room,filled with seasoned religious stakeholders, listened intently as the director stressed that religious institutions are not mere spectators in national development but active architects of values.She urged them to use their pulpits and platforms to mould a generation of citizens who understand that rights and duties are two sides of the same coin.

But the conversation did not stop at theory.It quickly turned to the gritty realities facing ordinary Nigerians. Participants opened up about the crushing weight of youth unemployment,the deepening poverty that pushes many into desperate choices,the insecurity that haunts communities and the erosion of mentorship that leaves young people without guiding lights.They did not shy away from pointing fingers at leadership failures,but they also turned the mirror on themselves,acknowledging that every citizen has a part to play.

Voices from Jama'atu Islam rose in solidarity,commending the NOA for reaching out and pledging to spread the gospel of responsible citizenship through their vast networks of mosques,schools and community groups.They promised to carry the agency’s messages to every corner of Kogi State, ensuring that no community is left untouched by the call for moral revival.

As the session drew to a close, one consensus emerged: patriotism is not a passive feeling, it is an active choice. The government must deliver, yes, but citizens must also show up,get their PVCs,guard their neighbourhoods and speak up against wrongdoing. It was a moment of shared resolve,a handshake between faith and governance,all in the hope that Nigeria’s tomorrow will be safer,fairer and more prosperous than its today.

Report by:
Atte Segun Mayowa.

19/06/2026

AFRICAN CHILD:
NOA KOGI STEP UP SCHOOL CAMPAIGNS ACROSS LGs.

The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Kogi State Directorate, has commemorated the International Day of the African Child with sensitisation visits to two schools,Maama's Christian Academy in Lokoja and Gracerad International School, Zango Daji, in Adavi Local Government Area.

The State Director of NOA,Mrs Ayedime Alli Aileku,in company of Pastor Augustine Ogbonnikan,Deputy Director,led the campaigns,delivering a strong message on the importance of the National Values Charter as a framework for Nigeria's nation-building. Pupils were educated across four key areas: cultural values and ethics,personal security through non-verbal distress signals against abduction, Ebola Virus Disease prevention and hygiene practices and environmental responsibility including proper waste disposal.

A highlight of both events was the screening of locally produced Nigerian cartoons, designed to promote indigenous content and showcase national heroes for the children to emulate.

School authorities at both institutions praised the initiative.Mrs.Olowu,Director of Studies at Maama's Christian Academy and the management of Gracerad International School pledged to reinforce the lessons on security,health and environmental practices in their daily routines.

The NOA State Director reaffirmed the Agency's commitment to extending the campaign to more schools, emphasising that raising secure,healthy and environmentally conscious children is fundamental to securing Nigeria's future.

Report by:
Hon Barnabas Ejuku Abiodun

16/06/2026

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD EVENT AT MAAMA'S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY,LOKOJA.