The House of Representatives has called for the Review of Budgetary Allocation to the National Orientation Agency of Nigeria (NOA) for Improved Citizens Orientation.
This was sequel to the adoption of a Motion by Mr. Adewale Hammed on the “Need To Review The Budgetary Allocation Of The National Orientation Agency Of Nigeria For Improved Citizen Orientation”.
The House stressed the need for a comprehensive re-orientation of citizens on national values, encouraging growth of mindset and promoting the spirit of unity and Patriotism among Nigerians.
The green Chamber explained that NOA as an Agency has an elaborate grassroots structure and extensive reach to the majority of Nigerians in all the States of the Federation, the Federal Capital Territory and 774 Local Government Areas, that can serve as a veritable tool for citizen mobilization and engagements.
Mr. Hameed emphasized the need to implement measures for effective reorientation of citizens to curb vices and youth restiveness. He re-orientated the people and encouraged growth within Nigeria society which is battling with so many vices.
According to the House, the budgetary allocation for the Agency is grossly inadequate to meet the extensive responsibilities of the agency and its offices across the nation hence the need to increase the agency’s budgetary allocation.
“Further notes that the Agency is empowered to among others, propagate the need to eschew all vices in public life, promote dignity of labour and consumption of local products and establish social institutions for fostering national integration;
“Again notes that the Agency has an elaborate grassroots structure and extensive reach to the majority of Nigerians in all 36 States of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory, and 774 Local Government Areas, it serves as a veritable tool for citizen mobilization and engagement;
“Aware that the budgetary allocation for the Agency in the Appropriation Act, 2024 is N8,819,470,967 (Eight billion, eight hundred and nineteen million, four hundred and seventy thousand, nine hundred and sixty-seven naira) only;
“Concerned that the existing funding provided for the Agency is grossly inadequate to meet the extensive responsibilities of the agency and its offices across the nation” The motion said.
The House adopted the motion and mandated the Committees on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Values to conduct a thorough oversight and recommend appropriate measures that will enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Agency for improved service delivery and report within four for further legislative action.
Olusola Akintonde
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