The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has sought the collaboration of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the education and enlightenment of the public on government policies and programmes.
Malam Ali Audu, the Yobe Director of NOA, made the request during a courtesy visit to the NUJ, Yobe Council on Tuesday in Damaturu.
He congratulated the NUJ chairman on his re-election and commended Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe for his achievements in the state.
“As an agency, NOA is saddled with the responsibility of enlightening the public, we seek the collaboration of NUJ in achieving this goal,” he said.
Audi also urged the council to incorporate NOA staff in available training programmes in order to boost their capacities.
Responding, Mr Rajab Mohammed, the NUJ Chairman, Yobe Council, thanked the NOA official for the visit, and described it as ‘the first of its kind’
He noted that NOA and NUJ served the same purpose of informing and educating the public.
Mohammed assured that NOA would be included in the forthcoming media games being organised by the council.
He expressed the commitment of the union to collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure effective public information, education and enlightenment.(NAN)
By Ahmed Abba
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