Bobboyi, represented by the UBEC deputy executive secretary (Technical) Professor Bala Zakari, said indulgence of young learners into harmful behaviours such as cultism, drug abuse, bullying, and sexual and gender-based violence portends danger to their future, the society, and the country at large, hence the resolve to design the initiative.
“I wish to let you know that our nation is greatly challenged with moral degeneration. The value systems have been upturned, and vices that were not exhibited in times past are now showing their heads in our society. Terrorism, cultism, rape and very high spate of violence are now being witnessed. These menaces are negatively impacting learning outcomes and hindering learners from reaching their full potential,” the executive secretary said.
He said the programme focuses on training teachers to integrate moral education into their instruction, school activities, and psychosocial guidance to mitigate the menace to the barest level.
