The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) have perfected plans to commence a certificate course in Moral Ethics and National Values to orientate Nigerian youth.
This was disclosed by the Director-General of NOA, Dr Garba Abari, when he paid a working visit to the University of Abuja on Thursday.
Abari observed that most of Nigeria’s problems had to do with poor values and little understanding of the nation’s history and antecedents.
He however expressed optimism that the certificate course being proposed would address the challenge of failing national values among the youth.
Abari said that NOA would not only redeem its obligations in the partnership but would also work jointly with the university and other authorities to ensure a positive shift in values among the youth.
In his reaction, the Vice-Chancellor of UNIABUJA, Prof. Michael Adikwu, said that Nigerian students must come to terms with present day national realities, adding that it differed from what obtained previously.
He stressed the need to de-emphasise unrealistic expectations from government by the youths, adding that they must begin to look inward to harness their trainings and abilities for national development.
Adikwu stressed the urgency of the Moral Ethics and National Values programme in the light of the need for prompt national rebirth.
He said that the citadel of learning had a responsibility to contribute robustly toward positioning the youths for nation building. (NAN)
