Report potential security threats to security agencies – Niger NOA to residents

The National Orientation Agency, NOA in Niger State, has called on residents to be security-conscious and report potential threats in their areas to security agencies to ensure timely response in the state. .

The state NOA Director, Mal Yahaya Ibrahim Gbongbo stated this in Minna, during a road show to create awareness on the five thematic areas of the federal government, noting that security is a collective responsibility, and citizens should provide timely information to security agencies about suspicious activities in the state..

Gbongbo explained that the Agency is engaging with various groups, including marketers, health workers, drivers, community leaders, students among others to promote security awareness and encourage reporting of suspicious moves.

He disclosed that the agency is also sensitizing the public on other government policies, programmes, and activities such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, flooding and disaster preparedness, national values re-orientation (student and youths), and the Nigerian identity and national symbols sensitisation

Gbongbo also expressed concern over youth restiveness and the dangers of drug abuse, particularly during “signing off” ceremonies, while urging citizens to view government activities positively and offer constructive criticism when necessary.

Sani Abubakar, the NOA Deputy Director of Programmes observed that bandits, terrorists and other miscreants often gather intelligence or carry out surveillance before launching attacks noting that timely information from residents can help security agencies tackle these threats.

While stressing the need for proactive involvement in addressing security challenges, he also encouraged Nigerians to key into government programmes that many are failing in taking advantage of in the country.

Report potential security threats to security agencies – Niger NOA to residents