The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Jigawa State had directed it’s all the personnel across 27 local in the state to intensify massive public awareness campaigns on emergency risk mitigation.
A press statement issued and signed by Miss Sarah Ogodo, the Head of Media and Communication for the agency in the state, along with Malam Tijjani Ibrahim, the state director, outlined directives given during an emergency meeting with Community Orientation and Mobilization Officers (COMOs).
This meeting included representatives from all 27 Local Government Areas of the state and aimed to launch an extensive awareness campaign.
According to the statement, the agency expressed concern over the recent petrol tanker explosion in Niger State, which claimed several lives and left many injured.
Ibrahim asked the community orientation officer to pay more attention on the communities along federal and state highways on the danger of scooping fuel in and accidents or other means in their respective areas.
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He expressed worried on the recent loss of lives due to the dangerous practice of scooping petrol from fallen tankers, in Nigeria state which earlier experienced the same in the state (Jigawa) some time in October last year attributing it to ignorance and a decline in societal values.
“The tragic event in Majia community should remind citizens of the dangers of scooping petrol from fallen tankers. NOA remains committed to mobilizing and sensitizing the public on positive behavior change, the risks of such practices, and appropriate responses during emergencies,” he stated.
Malam Ibrahim highlighted the attitudinal challenges facing the country, noting that many of them stem from the erosion of core societal values. To address this, NOA has introduced a value reorientation program, the National Identity Project (NIP), aimed at promoting responsible citizenship.
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