As part of the solution to arrest the high rate of moral decadence in the country, the Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), is calling for the inclusion of Christian Religious Knowledge, (CRK, in the school curriculum, from primary school to the tertiary levels.
The Niger State Chairman of CAN, Most Reverend Bulus Yohanna, who is the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, said this at the Thanksgiving Service, organised in honour of the one year in office of the present administration, and added that all modalities and proposals for the recruitment of teachers in CRK have been concluded
The service, held at Saint Peter’s Cathedral in Minna, was organised by the Office of the Niger State Coordinator of Christian Affairs, in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), Niger State Chapter.
CAN Chairman, Most Reverend Bulus Yohanna, decried the high rate of moral decadence, and proffered the inclusion of the teaching of CRK in school curriculum from primary schools to tertiary.
To ensure the effective and efficient take-off of the teaching, the CAN Chairman said all the necessary modalities, including the teachers to be recruited, have been finalised and embedded in a proposal, submitted to the state government for approval.
The clergyman further used the medium to appreciate the developmental strides of the governor in the last year, calling for more prayers and support for him to succeed.
Governor Umar Bago, represented by the Commissioner for Small and Medium Enterprises, Elizabeth Shaba, appreciated the Christians across the state for their prayers, support, and commendation, assuring that the issue of CRK inclusion in the schools’ curriculum will be keenly looked into.
He also urged the people to engage in constructive criticism, as the present administration operates an open-door policy.
Various prayer sessions were held by different church pastors, for the success of the administration, as well as prayers for the nation in particular.
Another side attraction during the service was the singing of the new national anthem by the choir of the church.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
