{
  "id": 7780492,
  "title": "Ordinance Day: NOA Osun urges Nigerians to uphold national values",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/ordinance-day-noa-osun-urges-nigerians-to-uphold-national-values",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T11:44:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/16/ordinance-day-noa-osun-urges-nigerians-to-uphold-national-values/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Osun State has urged Nigerians to uphold discipline, patriotism, integrity, and respect for established authority as the country marks the 2026 National Ordinance Day. This call was made in a statement released by the State Director, Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen, and signed by the Public Relations Officer, Bunmi Olaseinde. The agency aims to encourage responsible citizenship and national development through reflection on values that promote such behavior. Adebiyi emphasized the agency's commitment to fostering positive attitudinal changes aligned with the National Values Charter. He urged citizens to obey lawful ordinances and rules, ensure law and order, and showcase responsible citizenship. Furthermore, he called for the proper handling of national symbols such as the Nigerian flag, Coat of Arms, National Anthem, National Pledge, currency, and passport, warning that their misuse could lead to sanctions. The Osun State Directorate plans to intensify awareness campaigns across all 30 local governments through various community and educational outreach programs. The NOA Director also appealed to traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth and women groups, civil society organizations, and the media to collaborate in building a society grounded in discipline, patriotism, respect for the law, and responsible citizenship.",
  "summary": "The National Orientation Agency, NOA, Osun State Directorate, has called on Nigerians to uphold discipline, patriotism, integrity and respect for constituted authority as the country commemorates the 2026 National Ordinance Day. The agency made the call in a statement issued by its State Director, Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen and signed by its Public Relations Officer, Bunmi […] Ordinance Day: NOA…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}