Protocols.
The plight of the Federal Government to re-introduce and incorporate CIVIC EDUCATION as a core subject in Nigeria’s basic education curriculum is very understandable. It is a means of social transformation, especially at this present time that the country is witnessing decadence in societal norms and values among the youths and adults. CIVIC EDUCATION teaches patriotism, rights, duties, values and responsibilities of both the citizens and the state. It changes the attitude of the general public towards dependency syndrome on the government. It also educates the people to understand what public service means and what is expected of individuals, as stakeholders. At least, the task of strategic nation building is a duty naturally imposed on every citizen by the concept of patriotism.
It is in view of the above thought at heart that we write to most heartily congratulate the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Osun State Directorate, for organising this capacity building Workshop for Civic Education Teachers in Osun State. Yes, the teachers need to understand what CIVIC knowledge, skills and attitudes students should possess and how best to instil these. As a scholar put it: “Classroom-based education about our history, government, law, democratic system and current events are vital. If students learn about these in a well structured curriculum, they may retain that information till adulthood.”
The positive effects of the project will be multiple on the lives of the students as they will all grow to become better persons in our communities in the nearest future. As students spend most part of their times on academic activities, thus, the teachers will be in the best position to expose the young Nigerians to government and governance structures at their early ages. This will empower youths to contribute in improving the quality of governance in their communities; it enables them to collaborate and carry out discussions on government and governance; and stimulate dialogue on government’s policy formulations ad implementations.
At this juncture, the representatives of the ever peace-loving and civil youths of Osun State at the Nigerian Youth Parliament thus add their weights behind this project. We will also lobby our colleagues at the National Assembly to collaborate with their state Directorates of NOA towards a successful implementation of this programme at national level. The future belongs to the youths and we will always be in partnership with any government ministry, directorate and/or agency championing a new course for the Nigerian youths and “Moving Nigeria to Greatness.”
We wish the participants fruitful and interesting deliberations as they apply their various fields of learning, expertise and wisdom in impacting the concept of CIVIC EDUCATION on the hearts of Nigerian youths.
Thanks and God bless.
SIGNED: Hon. Isiaka Olamilekan Popola On behalf of the Osun State Representatives at the Nigerian Youth Parliament
No comments:
Post a Comment