The National Orientation Agency says it has begun a nationwide sensitisation campaign on HIV/AIDS, security consciousness, get-rich-quick syndrome, human rights and tax reforms.

NOA director-general Lanre Issa-Onilu said this on Tuesday at a town hall meeting in Asaba.

Mr Issa-Onilu said there was a need for the sensitisation campaign of the five critical issues as they are central to the nation’s well-being, unity, and development. He added that the government had intensified efforts to provide free and accessible HIV testing and counselling services nationwide.

Mr Issa-Onilu said the government also ensures that antiretroviral treatment is available and accessible to people living with HIV/AIDS and partnering with local and international organisations to combat stigma and discrimination.

Speaking on security, Mr Issa-Onilu noted that it remained a top priority for the government.

He said that some of the efforts being made by the present administration include strengthening security architecture through better equipment, training, and increased funding for security agencies.

Others include expanding policing initiatives to improve collaboration between citizens and law enforcement agencies and deploying technology, such as surveillance systems and intelligence gathering, to combat criminal activities.

He said all these efforts required the active support of all, urging citizens to report suspicious activities and cooperate with law enforcement agencies.

Commenting on the get-rich-quick syndrome, he noted that the government had implemented youth empowerment programmes and skills acquisition initiatives to address this.

He added that the present administration had supported small and medium enterprises through grants and loans to promote entrepreneurship.

He noted that the government had criminalised fraudulent practices, including internet fraud and financial crimes, with increased enforcement by agencies like the EFCC and ICPC.

On tax reforms, he noted that the government was working to stop different levels of authorities from taxing people for the same thing.

He added that the reforms were designed to ease the burden on hard-working Nigerians while ensuring everyone contributes fairly.

(NAN)