The Leadership of NOA/GSC CDS paid a courtesy visit to the management of the National Orientation Agency Lagos State, at the State Headquarters ,Dopemu, Lagos, on Thursday, 4th December 2025.
The delegation was led by Engr. Oluwaseyi Oladeji, Deputy Global President, Generation for Societal Change and Engr. Ntewo Idara, Cordinator GSC/ CDS group. The visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration with the Agency, reviewing the progress of the CDS group and expanding youth-driven civic engagement initiatives.
During the interaction, corp members present, shared personal testimonies about the impact of the CDS platform.
Mr. Ibe Paul Ikechukwu, President of NOA CDS group stated that his participation had instilled discipline and improved his ability to handle challenges at his place of primary assignment.
Miss Murphy Fiyinfoluwa, Vice President of the CDS group also said the platform had helped her develop confidence and influence others positively.
Barrister Faith Rimamchatin, the incoming Secretary of the CDS, noted that the CDS has rekindled her passion for Nigeria and enhanced her capacity to think critically about national issues and how to profound solutions to them.
Engr. Oluwaseyi Oladeji, in his remarks, congratulated the Agency on its relocation to a new office and commended the long-standing productive relationship between NOA and the CDS group. He stressed that such partnerships were essential for meaningful societal transformation and encouraged deeper youth engagement.
Engr. Idara commended Mr. Cosmas Olatunde Oluyemo, Deputy Director, Planning, Research and Strategy (PRS), who will be retiring in January 2026, acknowledging his consistent support, particularly in representing the Agency at NYSC camps and CDS meetings. A certificate of Honour was presented to him on behalf of the CDS group.
Responding to this, Mr. Oluyemo thanked the State Director for the privilege to represent the Agency over the years and expressed gratitude to the CDS group for the honour extended to him. He urged the State Director to appeal to the NOA headquarters to leverage the experience and capacity of corp members during future NOA recruitment processes. He also pledged his commitment to continue supporting the CDS even after his retirement.
A key concern raised during the visit was the uneven establishment of functional NOA CDS groups nationwide. The delegation requested that the Agency initiate structured and active CDS units across all states to ensure uniform civic engagement and maximise the contributions of corp members to nation-building.
In response, Dr. Mustapha Adedeji Tukur, The State Director, National Orientation Agency Lagos State, appreciated the team for their selfless service over the past three years and noted that transforming society requires more than advocacy—it requires consistent individual action. He promised to connect the group with the Lagos State Commissioner for Education, present their concerns to the Director-General of the Agency, and facilitate an opportunity for the CDS leadership to meet with the DG.
The State Director concluded by urging the team to strengthen their efforts at instilling positive values beyond corp members, noting that value reorientation must be sustained across all levels to inspire meaningful societal change.
The visit ended with a group photograph to commemorate the engagement.
Attendance:
– Dr. Mustapha Adedeji Tukur – State Director, NOA Lagos
– Mr. Cosmas Olatunde Oluyemo – Deputy Director, Planning, Research & Strategy
– Mrs. Aderoju Adeyanju Echioda – Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts
– Mrs. Clara Ngozi Obi – Deputy Director, Abuse Rights & Narcotics
– Engr. Ntewo Idara – Coordinator, NOA GSC CDS
– Engr. Oluwaseyi Oladeji – Deputy Global President, Generation for Societal Change
– Mr. Ibe Paul Ikechukwu – President, NOA GSC CDS
– Miss Murphy Fiyinfoluwa – Vice President, NOA GSC CDS
– Barrister Faith Rimamchatin – Incoming Secretary, NOA GSC CDS
– Mrs. Ajiboye Omotoyosi- NOA Staff
– Miss Rahman Adetoun- NOA Staff
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