Advocacy Visit Report to National Orientation Agency [NOA]

Date: February 19, 2024

Venue: Office of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Afao Road, Ado-Ekiti.

Purpose: Partnership and Collaboration on Environmental Sustainability

Attendees:

TGED Foundation Team:

1. Ms. Oluwaseyi Ebenezer, CEO
2. Adeleye Adeola, Program Manager
3. Koiki Nimota Adunola, Program Officer

National Orientation Agency [NOA] Team:

1. State Director, NOA: Mr. Akinola Adewale
2. Mrs Kemi Akomolafe  [Deputy Director PRS
3. Mr Ayodeji Daudu [Deputy Director HRM]
4.  Mr Isaac Akinleye [Deputy Director SDLO]
5. Mr Awosuta [Assistant Director PRS]
6. Mrs Toyosi [Assistant Director PNG]
7. Mrs Ronke [PRO]
8. Mrs Funmi Opadeyin [PNG department] 

Summary:

TGED Foundation, a champion of environmental sustainability, embarked on a purposeful advocacy visit to the esteemed Office of the National Orientation Agency (NOA). The meeting convened on February 19, 2024, with the shared aspiration of forging partnerships to foster a greener and more sustainable future. 

Key Points Discussed: 

1. Introduction of TGED Foundation: Ms. Oluwaseyi Ebenezer, the CEO of TGED Foundation, extended warm greetings and introduced the organization’s mandate, vision, and core values to the NOA team. Emphasis was placed on TGED’s unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and community empowerment.

2. Collaboration Opportunities: The Foundation expressed keen interest in collaborating with NOA on a spectrum of environmental initiatives, ranging from awareness campaigns to community engagement and other environmental sustainability programs. Ms. Ebenezer underscored the pivotal role of partnership in tackling pressing environmental challenges and emphasized the synergy that could be harnessed through joint efforts. 

3. Appreciation and Encouragement: Mr. Akinola Adewale, the State Director of NOA, reciprocated the warm sentiments and commended TGED Foundation for its dedication and tangible contributions to environmental advocacy. He lauded the Foundation’s grassroots approach to community engagement and stressed the importance of mobilizing citizens towards environmental stewardship.

4. Shared Vision: Both parties articulated a shared vision of promoting environmental awareness and fostering behavioral change at the grassroots level. Discussions delved into the significance of ongoing educational programs, environmental sanitation initiatives, and the imperative of enforcing relevant environmental laws.

5. Next Steps: TGED Foundation and NOA committed to exploring synergies and formulating concrete action plans for collaborative projects. Both organizations pledged to maintain regular communication channels and schedule follow-up meetings to refine collaboration strategies. Recognizing the potency of collective action, TGED Foundation and NOA affirmed their commitment to pooling resources and expertise to amplify the impact of their environmental initiatives.

Conclusion:

The advocacy visit to the Office of the National Orientation Agency served as a pivotal moment in the journey towards environmental sustainability. The warm enthusiasm, mutual respect, and shared dedication witnessed during the engagement underscored the transformative potential of collaboration. As TGED Foundation and NOA embark on this collaborative journey, they stand poised to imput positive change, nurture environmental consciousness, and chart a course towards a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come.

Pictures taken at National Orientation Agency [NOA] Office during the advocacy visit.