The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Irepodun Local Government Area, has intensified its grassroots sensitisation campaign, visiting churches, mosques, schools, and community centers to address the dangers of the get-rich-quick syndrome and emphasize the importance of security consciousness among residents.
The Chief Orientation and Mobilisation Officer, Mr. Kayode Ogunlana, led the sensitisation team, supported by NOA staff, as they toured various locations across the LGA. The outreach included visits to Owolewa Mosque in Omu-Aran (NAFSA), Christian Comprehensive High School in Oro, Ansarul Islam Junior Secondary School in Iludun Oro, and communities in Oro Ward 2.
As part of the campaign activities, NOA Irepodun LGA also organized a roadwalk from the Olomu of Omu-Aran Palace to the Omu-Aran Central Market. The walk was aimed at drawing public attention to the campaign’s key messages of moral uprightness and security awareness. Key participants included representatives from the Omo Aran Traditional Council, Tailoring Association of Nigeria (Oro Branch), Ofe Aran Grammar School – Ward Ifaja, G.S.S Omu-Aran Secondary School – Ward Ifaja, St. Andrew’s Catholic L.G.E.A School – Oro Ward, and Muslim Community L.G.E.A Oro – Ward Ihaye.
During the engagements, Mr. Ogunlana cautioned individuals, particularly youths, against the lure of quick wealth schemes, which often lead to devastating consequences such as fraud, crime, and societal instability. He urged parents, guardians, and religious leaders to play active roles in educating the younger generation on the virtues of hard work, patience, and integrity.
The NOA team also emphasized the need for heightened security awareness in light of prevailing security challenges. Residents were advised to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities, and adopt a community-driven approach to safeguarding their neighborhoods.
“The get-rich-quick mentality is a dangerous trend that threatens the moral fabric of our society,” Mr. Ogunlana stated. “Through this campaign, we are fostering awareness and encouraging citizens to embrace diligence, responsibility, and community security as collective priorities.”
The sensitisation tour and roadwalk mark part of NOA’s ongoing efforts to promote moral values, civic responsibility, and security consciousness in Irepodun LGA and beyond.