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Symbols
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko
Ibadan, Sept. 16, 2016 (NAN) The Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Oyo State, Mrs Dolapo Dosunmu, on Friday urged Nigerians to always give due recognition to national symbols as true citizens.
Dosunmu made the plea at the 2016 National Ordinance Day organised by the NOA in Ibadan.
She advised Nigerians to respect national symbols such as the National Anthem, flag, coat of arms, pledge, portrait and office of the president as well as the national currency and the constitution.
According to the director, the national anthem binds Nigerians together as one country while the pledge is a commitment to be loyal, peaceful and maintain national unity.
“Our currency too is the economic power of the country; we shouldn’t be putting it on the floor, marching on it, tearing it or even writing anything on it.
“We should always protect its integrity; it shouldn’t be used for any form of illegal trading and should not be even folded anyhow.
“Also, the national identity card is what identifies every Nigerian and defines us as citizens; so it’s a clarion call for everybody to give due respect and recognition to these symbols,” she said.
She said the day was set aside by the Federal Government to create awareness and commemorate the country’s national symbols.
Dosunmu pointed out that the goal was to promote and standardise the correct shape, colours and use of national symbols for all occasions in line with international best practices.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that highlights of the event included a road walk on major streets of Ibadan metropolis. (NAN)
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(Edited by Abiodun Esan and controlled by Mufutau Ojo)