FG insists on respect for Nigeria’s flag and national anthem
FG insists on respect for Nigeria’s flag and national anthem
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to show deeper respect and commitment to the country’s national symbols as the nation marks the 2025 National Ordinance Day.
In recent years, the agency has stepped up campaigns promoting respect for the national flag, anthem, pledge, coat of arms, and other emblems of sovereignty, emphasizing their role as pillars of Nigeria’s unity and identity.
As part of these efforts, the agency launched a two-week nationwide enlightenment campaign on August 20, focusing on five thematic areas, including the Nigerian identity project and the promotion of national symbols.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, explained that National Ordinance Day, observed annually on September 16, commemorates the formal handover of Nigeria’s national symbols at independence. He added that the day serves as a reminder of the core values of unity, discipline, and service that hold the nation together.
“Respect for our national symbols is respect for Nigeria itself.
He urged schools, communities, organisations, and government institutions to deliberately incorporate respect for national symbols into their daily activities as a way of deepening national identity and fostering social cohesion.
The agency also reaffirmed its commitment to sustained sensitisation and collaboration with stakeholders across the country, pledging to ensure that Nigerians—particularly the younger generation—appreciate the significance of national symbols and uphold the values they represent.
