The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced the appointment of Alhaji Dare AbdulGaniyu as the new State Director for Kwara, following the retirement of the former Director, Mr. Olusegun Adeyemi.
The announcement was made during a formal handover ceremony held today in Ilorin, marking the end of Mr. Adeyemi’s distinguished career and the beginning of a new chapter for NOA Kwara.
Mr. Olusegun Adeyemi, who has clocked sixty years of age has served with dedication and excellence as the Kwara State Director and is retiring after years of exemplary service to the Agency and the nation.
Known for his humane leadership, jovial spirit, and unwavering commitment to promoting national values, Mr. Adeyemi has been instrumental in advancing NOA’s mission to foster patriotism, civic engagement, and national unity in Kwara State.
In his farewell address, Mr. Adeyemi expressed his gratitude to the staff and stakeholders for their support throughout his tenure. He highlighted the progress made in deepening the public’s understanding of the National Values Charter and promoting civic responsibility through innovative campaigns and community engagement.
“As I bow out today, I leave with a sense of fulfillment, knowing that NOA Kwara is on a strong footing,” Mr. Adeyemi remarked. “It has been an honor to serve this great institution, and I am confident that my successor, Alhaji Dare AbdulGaniyu, will continue to uphold the principles of integrity, patriotism, and service that NOA represents. I extend my best wishes to him as he takes on this important role.”
The new State Director, Alhaji Dare AbdulGaniyu, brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to NOA Kwara.
Having served in various capacities within the Agency, he is well-equipped to build on the foundation laid by his predecessor and continue advancing the Agency’s objectives in the state.
Alhaji Dare is the immediate past State Director, NOA Kogi State, a position he occupied before his deployment to Kwara State.
In his inaugural speech, Alhaji AbdulGaniyu expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve as the new State Director and pledged to work diligently to uphold the values of the NOA. He acknowledged the remarkable achievements of Mr. Adeyemi and emphasized his commitment to fostering greater public participation in national reorientation programs, with a focus on utilizing modern technology to reach all corners of the state.
“I am deeply honored to take on this role, and I look forward to continuing the work of promoting national unity, civic responsibility, and patriotism in Kwara,” Alhaji AbdulGaniyu said.
“With the support of the dedicated NOA team, I am confident that we will achieve even greater milestones in advancing the objectives of the National Values Charter.”
The ceremony was attended by senior officials from NOA’s national and state office and all commended Mr. Adeyemi for his outstanding contributions to the Agency and wished him well in his retirement.
NOA remains committed to its mission of promoting national orientation, civic education, and public awareness across Nigeria. Under the leadership of Alhaji Dare AbdulGaniyu, NOA Kwara is set to continue its work of fostering national unity and ensuring that citizens of Kwara State remain informed and actively engaged in the national reorientation process.
