The Ekiti State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has renewed its campaign against female genital mutilation (FGM), human rights violations and poor sanitation habits across the state.
Speaking in Ado Ekiti during a sensitisation programme yesterday, the State NOA Director, Mrs. Kemi Akomolafe, said the agency was committed to eradicating FGM, deepening public understanding of the need for high personal hygiene standards and respect for human rights.
“NOA is committed to fully eradicating female genital mutilation/cutting, especially among women and children in Ekiti State. There is a need for citizens to take ownership of their actions and contribute to the development of the state,” Akomolafe stated.
The event, held in the state capital, drew representatives from key agencies, including the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Ekiti State Primary Healthcare Development Agency.
Last week, Mrs. Akomolede, accompanied by members of the management of the agency in the state, paid courtesy visits to the Comptroller of Immigration Service, Mr Ifedapo Osewolo, Dr. Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi, the Ekiti State Independent Resident Electoral Commissioner.
Mrs. Akomolede emphasised the NOA’s commitment to collaborating with them, adding that similar efforts in the past ensured free and fair elections. The INEC REC acknowledged the importance of reactivating people’s moral values through proper education and re-orientation, particularly at the grassroots level.
Both parties agreed on the need for joint information dissemination to the general public, recognising that their collaboration is crucial for the betterment of Ekiti State and Nigeria at large.