NOA Boss Tasks Nigerians On Patriotism

The state Director, Na
tional Orientation Agency, Mr Oliver Wolugbom has called on the people of the state to continue to show love for the country in spite of the current economic hardship.
Wolugbom said that “16th September every year is observed as National Ordinance Day, a day set aside to engender love, promote unity and encourage the proper use and respect for the national symbols”.
According to him, the National Ordinance Day is an important event preceding the celebration of the country’s independence and affords the citizens the opportunity to understand what the national symbols stand for.
The NOA Boss further expressed regret over the unpatriotic way some citizens debated the country’s symbols especially the national flag and the currency and enjoined all and sundry to develop love and respect for them.
Wolugbom urged all Nigerians, corporate organi-sations, public institutions and establishments in the spirit of patriotism to ensure that the national flag hoisted to mark the National Ordinance Day and to demonstrate love, peace and unity.
This year’s theme is “The Significance of National symbols in promoting National Unity in Nigeria”.