National Orientation Agency
NOA
About
The National Orientation Agency of Nigeria is the federal body tasked with communicating government policy, staying abreast of public opinion, and promoting patriotism, national unity, and the development of Nigerian society. Its website motto reads: "Do the right thing: transform Nigeria." Its specific objectives were set out in Decree 100 of 1993.
History
The agency has worked on a variety of issues, including health, cooperation with non-governmental organisations, and the prevention of electoral violence. Dr. Mike Omeri was appointed Director General on 16 January 2012. In 2014 the agency announced a policy of rehabilitation and reintegration of Boko Haram militants, through its Operation Safe Corridor programme, which has graduated 2,167 repentant members, 2,140 Nigerians and 27 others from Chad, Cameroon and Niger.
Key Facts
Established
23 August 1993
Headquarters
Abuja, FCT
Director-General
Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu
Abbreviation
NOA
Website
noa.gov.ng