The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Oyo State Directorate, led by the Director, Dr. Olukemi Afolayan, on Thursday organized a road walk/rally aimed at raising awareness about the ongoing Nationwide Sensitization Campaign focused on five key areas critical to national development, as highlighted in the objectives.
The rally sought to inform the public and encourage active participation in addressing the following issues.

Health Security – promoting awareness of preventive health measures and government initiatives in health care.
Security Awareness – Encouraging citizens to be vigilant and report suspicious activities to enhance community safety.
Shunning the Get-Rich-Quick Syndrome – Advocating for ethical behavior and discouraging criminal shortcuts to wealth.
World Human Rights Day – Educating citizens about their rights and responsibilities to foster a more just society.
Tax Reforms – Sensitizing the public on the new tax reforms, the importance of tax compliance and its role in national development.
While engaging with the public, the rally attracted the attention of numerous passersby, many of whom engaged with the NOA team to ask questions and seek clarification on various topics.

In addition to inquiries about the five campaign themes, individuals also sought information on health security, they enquired to understand government interventions in healthcare services and access to affordable care.
Questions were raised on agricultural financing with opportunities for farmers to access funding and support.
The student loan scheme was a demography for the youth and parents with questions and clarifications on the recently introduced education loan program and its benefits.
There were also interactive discussions, the rally provided an opportunity for the NOA team to address these concerns while highlighting ongoing government programs aimed at improving the welfare of citizens.
There is no gainsaying that the rally was so impactful to raise the public awareness on key national discussion and ethical reevaluations.
The rally succeeded in increasing public awareness of the five critical issues, as well as building trust between the government and the people by addressing matters of concern to citizens.
The rally also succeeded in highlighting the need for continuous sensitization to ensure citizens remain informed and engaged.
Recommendations for the rally and follow up campaigns include:
Regular follow-up campaigns to provide updates on government interventions. Expanding the scope of the sensitization to include specific workshops on pressing topics like agricultural financing and the student loan scheme.
Strengthening partnerships with community leaders and local organizations to amplify the reach of future campaigns.The road walk/rally organized by the NOA Oyo State Directorate was a significant step in promoting national development through citizen engagement. The Directorate remains committed to ensuring that the public is well-informed about government policies and programs while fostering a culture of active participation in nation-building.
In conclusion, the road walk/rally organized by the NOA Oyo State Directorate was a significant step in promoting national development through citizen engagement. The Directorate remains committed to ensuring that the public is well-informed about government policies and programs while fostering a culture of active participation in nation-building.