Education stakeholders, community leaders and consultants have called for stronger moral orientation and increased parental involvement in tackling juvenile delinquency among pupils and students in Nigeria’s primary and secondary schools.
The call was made on Wednesday, May 13, during a conference themed, “National Conference on Combating Juvenile Delinquency in Primary and Secondary schools in Nigeria,” held in Oluyole local government, Ibaddan.
Speaking, the executive chairman of Oluyole local government lamented over declining regards to societal values by the younger generation, stressing the need for parents to rise to the occasion.
He emphasized the importance and significance of proper parenting in the growth process of their children, warning that the society risks cohesion and moral obligation that form the spirit of nationhood.
He reiterated the commitment of his administration to quality and sustainable education that engenders the culture of not only academic excellence but of upright moral standards among young people, especially in Oluyole LG.
Participants at the one day event stressed the urgent need to address rising cases of indiscipline and anti-social behaviour among young people.
One of the consultants at the conference, Dr. Tunde Hamzat, commended Olatunji for his proactive efforts unwavering commitment to the development of education as well as the moral growth of young people.
Speaking during his presentation, Dr. Hamzat advised participants on the urgent need to curb negative behaviours among pupils and students in both primary and secondary schools across the country.
He noted that discipline, good character and respect for authority remain essential values that must be instilled in children from an early age to ensure a better future for society.
The education consultant further suggested that schools should consider organizing educational excursions to correctional centres for selected students as part of practical moral reorientation programmes.
According to him, such visits would expose students to the consequences of criminal behaviour and discourage them from engaging in activities capable of jeopardizing their future ambitions.
Dr. Hamzat also urged stakeholders to intensify sensitization efforts targeted at parents, noting that children spend more time at home than in school.
He stressed that parents play a critical role in shaping the attitudes, behaviour and values of their children, adding that effective collaboration between schools and families remains necessary in raising responsible and law-abiding citizens.
Similarly, another resource person at the conference, Dr. Kola Ilori, also emphasized the need for continuous moral education, community participation and stronger support systems aimed at guiding young people toward positive character development.
The event attracted notable personalities from the education sector and community leadership structures.
Those present included consultant Mr. Kola Ilori; Baale of Odoona Kekere, Chief Akinbowale Taofeek; CDC Chairman, Chief Adeyemi Ojo; CDC Leader, Chief Raheem Gbolagade; Education Secretary, Comrade Ganiy Waheed; NCWS Chairperson, Mrs. Lola Oladimeji; Director of Education, Oluyole Local Government, Mrs. Christiana Omowumi; NUT Chairman, Akintonde Oladipo; ANCOPSS Chairman, Mr. Sanuade Emmanuel, among others.
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