The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Dr. Mohammed Idris, on Wednesday, officially launched the NOA’s Mobiliser app and the explainer newsletter at the Amani Event Center in Kano.
The Minister applauded the Agency for continuously improving on its methodologies and urged Nigerians to fully take advantage of the new app to enagage with government and participate in value renewal in the country.
He said the app specially targets the youths, constituting about 70 percent of the Nigerian population who have become part of the universal digital revolution.
During the event, Director General Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu provided an in-depth overview of the Mobiliser App, highlighting its various features.
He encouraged everyone to download the app and explore its engaging functionalities. One particularly crucial feature he emphasized was the ‘Say Something’ tool, designed for intelligence gathering and anonymous reporting of crimes and other issues, which plays a vital role in combating crimes and insurgency across Nigeria.
Other notable features of the app include the Newsfeed, keeping users updated on verified news and trending topics nationwide, and the Quiz section, offering educational games and questions with rewards (Recharge cards and many more prizes) for correct answers.
Additionally, the Entries feature allows citizens to participate in engagements with the National Orientation Agency and other government agencies when calls for submissions are made.
The Mobiliser stands as a comprehensive platform aimed at empowering youth to voice their concerns, stay informed through news updates, engage in educational activities, and contribute to societal issues through reporting and participation.
