NOA Champions Literacy as Key to Social Cohesion and National Identity
Olamilekan Ogunrinde
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) is emphasizing the importance of literacy in promoting social cohesion and national identity in Nigeria. As the world marks World Literacy Day 2025, NOA urges Nigerians to harness the transformative power of literacy to build a stronger nation.
NOA believes literacy is crucial for fostering a strong sense of national pride and identity. By encouraging local content creation, the agency seeks to instill the spirit of “Nigerianness” in children through engaging and culturally relevant animations. Literacy is also seen as a powerful tool for promoting social cohesion, cultivating a culture that protects children’s rights to education, health, and shields them from exploitation.
The agency highlights the role of literacy in reducing poverty and promoting lifelong learning. By investing in digital literacy, Nigerians can equip themselves for the demands of the 21st-century knowledge economy.
NOA has partnered with organizations like UNICEF to launch initiatives such as the Nigeria Learning Passport, a digital learning platform that supports learning and skills acquisition for children and youths. The agency has also established thousands of Citizens Brigades across the country to instill positive leadership values and nurture responsible citizens.
NOA’s Director-General emphasizes the importance of literacy in building a unified identity and promoting national values. The agency’s efforts aim to inspire a new generation of Nigerians with a clear understanding of their identity and commitment to national values.
