National Orientation Agency, NOA in Oyo state and Nigeria Television Authority , NTA Ibadan network centre have agreed to ensure maximum communication of government’s policies and programmes to the State.
This formed part of the outcome of a Courtesy Visit by NOA Oyo State Directorate management led by the new Ag. Director Dr. Olukemi Afolayan to Management of NTA Ibadan network centre.
Afolayan, who appreciated NTA for several partnerships with NOA in time past also appealed for more of such especially in the areas of values re-orientation of citizens as well as communication of government policies and programmes.
She sought the assistance of the NTA, noting that the new improved collaboration between the two government agencies will make it easier to bring the message of development to more citizens of Oyo State.
The Zonal Director of NTA, Alhaji Waheed Popoola, who expressed delight at the visit of NOA management to NTA harped on the existing harmonious relationship between the two organisations and noted that this is imperative for maximum mobilization of citizens for positive contributions to nation building. The Zonal Director maintained that the NOA Ag. Director has started on a good footing since media engagement is strategic to the effective functioning of the Agency.
Also, the importance of learning and reciting the Yoruba version of the National Anthem was emphasised at the meeting which was brought to a close with the National Orientation Agency Ag Director signing the visitor’s note of the NTA.