NOA LAUNCHES TRANSFORM NIGERIA CAMPAIGN

By Emeka Mamah The campaign by the National Orientation Agency, NOA, seeking the participation of Nigerians in all the sectors of the economy in the development of the nation was launched simultaneously in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, yesterday, with thousands of Nigerians joining the road shows. The campaign and logo for the Do the Right Thing: Transform Nigeria, campaign was launched Monday night by President Goodluck Jonathan and seeks the participation of all Nigerians as part of national transformation. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to NOA, Mr. Paul Odenyi, the Director-General of the agency, Mr. Mike Omeri, led headquarters’ staff around the FCT in a carnival which was attended by several musical groups and movie artists to draw attention to the new campaign. Odenyi said those who attended included St Obi, representatives of other government organisations, market women, security organisations like the Civil Defence and road safety agencies, motorcycle and commercial vehicle drivers, among others. NOA said the Do the Right Thing charge was intended to create consciousness in Nigerians to do what is right at all times and under all circumstances in order to transform the country.