By Oboh Linus, Lafia
The Nasarawa State Government says it is committed to partnering with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to promote state government policies, programmes and national values for the development of the state.
Dr Ibrahim Tanko, Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism, said this while receiving the acting Director of NOA, Nasarawa State, Mr. Augustine Akwe on a courtesy call on Tuesday in Lafia.
Tanko noted that the ministry and NOA share similar mandates, and assured that the existing working relationship between the two organisations would be strengthened to enhance information dissemination.
The Commissioner applauded the contributions of the former State Director of NOA, Dr. Priscilla Gondoaluor, who has been elevated to head the Zonal office.
He expressed confidence in the new leadership’s ability to accomplish the agency’s vision and mission.
Mr Augustine Akwe, NOA Acting State Director, congratulated Tanko on his appointment as Commissioner of Information and acknowledged his wealth of experience in the information sector.
Akwe said he was in the Ministry to seek partnership and collaboration with the ministry to carry out NOA’s statutory functions of value orientation and social mobilisation.
According to Akwe, NOA’s mandate includes promoting national unity, patriotism, and civic responsibility.
He commended the state government for sustaining peace and security and promoting sustainable agriculture and human capital development. (NAN)