Stakeholders Advocate Peace, Security, and Value Reorientation at NOA Town Hall in Yola
By Gloria Abutu
Stakeholders at a town hall meeting organized by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Yola, Adamawa State, have stressed the critical role of citizens in promoting peace, security, and ethical values in society.
DCP Fakeye Olubode, representative of Adamawa State CP
Speaking at the event, the Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, C.P. Dankombo-Morris, represented by DCP Fakeye Olubode, highlighted the importance of engaging in legitimate livelihoods and upholding the dignity of labour.
He called on parents to instill strong moral values in their children, urging them to guide the younger generation toward ethical behavior and meaningful contributions to society.
In his remarks, the Adamawa State Commissioner of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Mr. George T. Lawal, emphasized the need for value reorientation.
He encouraged participants to shift focus away from the pursuit of excessive wealth and instead champion integrity and contentment as virtues.
Addressing security concerns in Adamawa, Mr. A.J. Adesina of the State Security Service highlighted the risks posed by the state’s vast ungoverned spaces, which make it vulnerable to criminal activities.
He advocated for greater security awareness, prompt crime reporting, and active citizen participation in combating issues such as youth gangsterism and religious extremism.
Additionally, he recommended incentives to encourage citizens to report crimes, emphasizing their indispensable role in sustaining peace and security.
Earlier, the NOA State Director, Richard Bala Dangari, outlined the purpose of the meeting, which focused on addressing issues such as security, rapid wealth acquisition, tax reforms, human rights, and HIV/AIDS.
He explained the benefits of tax reform bills for national growth and progress and urged participants to share the insights gained from the meeting with their communities to drive awareness and development.
Stakeholders collectively called for the recognition of positive contributions in society and the effective handling of crimes to promote discipline, ethical behaviour, and societal progress.
The town hall meeting which was well attended by security personnel, women, youths, religious and traditional leaders, concluded with a renewed commitment to fostering unity, security, and value-driven development in Adamawa State and the country at large.
