The Ekiti State Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has underscored the importance of students in promoting values and contributing to nation building.
She spoke during a visit to Ekiti Polytechnic, Ishan – Ekiti, to sensitise students on the National Identity Project.
Akomolede said the team was in the institution to re- awaken the conscience of the students, sensitise and mobilise them to embrace the National Identity Project as approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and directed by Director General of the Agency, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu.
She said the role of students in promoting the nation’s values and identity could not be overemphasized.
Akomolede sought a collaborative effort in catching the young ones early to help build the country.
She proposed the establishment of a National Orientation Club, i.e the Integrity club, to organise periodic seminars, workshops and campaigns to further sensitise the students and staff, integrate some of the critical topics into the school curriculum to ensure sustainability as part of inculcating the National Values in students.
The NOA Director urged the students not to run faster than their legs but follow the path of honour and take advantage of many available opportunities through online loans, government scholarships and skill acquisition to strive for excellence.
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Rector of Ekiti State Polytechnic, Dr Sunday Ajeigbe acknowledged the similarity in the activities of the agency and the institution regarding the business of shaping lives of the young ones to produce better future leaders.
The rector said the visit was not just a courtesy call but a crucial step in strengthening the synergy between the agency and the institution in shaping the values, awareness and civic consciousness of the students and larger community.
He expressed the institution’s belief that education transcends technical knowledge, but also about instilling values, building character and preparing the students to be responsible citizens and transformational leaders.