This new directive is part of the agency’s efforts to prevent the misuse of national symbols, adding that the NOA will be holding press conferences across all states to sensitize citizens to the new policies.
However, the context in which permission should be sought remains unclear. Issa-Onilu emphasized that the agency’s role is to prevent all forms of misuse, and seeking permission will help avoid misrepresentation.
According to Channels TV, the Director General clarified the specifications of the Nigerian flag, confirming it consists of green, white, and green colours, with the precise shade of green being Emerald. He also highlighted the agency’s transformation under the current administration, citing key achievements such as establishing audio-visual studios and launching an optimized NOA website.
The NOA has also introduced the Citizen Value Brigade (CVB), aimed at instilling Nigerian values in children. Starting with 1,000 children per state and the FCT, the initiative seeks to cultivate homegrown heroes for future generations.
Furthermore, Issa-Onilu stressed the importance of creating local cartoon content to counter foreign values being conveyed to young Nigerians.
It’s worth noting that President Tinubu recently signed a bill reverting to Nigeria’s original national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” which was dropped in 1978. The re-adopted anthem, written by Lillian Jean Williams and composed by Frances Berda, is intended to inspire national unity.
TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that President Tinubu has ordered the police to immediately protect the local government secretariats in Rivers state.
The president also asked Governor Siminalayi Fubara, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and other political actors in the state to de-escalate the ongoing tension.
Tinubu expressed confidence that the outcome of the local government elections in the state can be challenged in a court of law.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
