By Abdulaziz Ibrahim Hassan
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has joined forces with Youth O’Clock Advancement Movement Nigeria in a strategic campaign to enlighten the public on the importance of peace and religious tolerance in national development.
This was made known by the Gombe State Director of NOA, Adaline Waye Patari, while receiving a delegation from the movement on an advocacy visit to her office.
Patari emphasized that peaceful coexistence and religious tolerance are crucial for societal development, commending the group’s efforts in taking awareness campaigns to every corner of Gombe State.
She particularly applauded Youth O’Clock Nigeria’s proposed Gombe Peace Dialogue, describing it as a vital initiative that will not only strengthen security and harmony in the state but across the country.
The State Director further assured the movement of NOA’s full support in ensuring the success of its peace-driven programs.
Speaking earlier, the Gombe State Coordinator of Youth O’Clock Nigeria, Comrade Abdulazeez Sani Labaran, explained that the visit aimed to officially brief NOA on the group’s objectives, discuss the upcoming Gombe Peace Dialogue, and explore areas of collaboration to foster lasting peace and development.
He highlighted that Youth O’Clock Nigeria is dedicated to youth empowerment and national progress through key interventions in peace and security, education, water sanitation, and hygiene.
As part of their advocacy efforts, the delegation also visited the Nigerian Union of Journalists Gombe State Council, where its Chairman, Comrade Faruq Muazu Gombe, praised the movement’s vision and assured them of full media support in amplifying their message.
Similarly, the team was warmly received at Vision FM Gombe by the station’s General Manager, Malam Gidado Umar Kumo.
After listening to the movement’s mission, he pledged the station’s unwavering support, recognizing the importance of nurturing young minds as the future leaders of the nation.
With these strategic engagements, the Youth O’Clock Nigeria movement is gaining momentum in its mission to promote peace, tolerance, and youth development for a stronger and more united Nigeria.
