Kogi To Reintroduce History, Religious Studies In Secondary Schools – STETSCOM Boss
The Executive Chairman, Kogi State Science, Technical Education and Teaching Service Commission (STETSCOM), Mrs. Cecilia Cook has hinted that religious studies and history had returned to the State School Curriculum as from 2022/2023 Academic Calendar.
Mrs. Cook noted that the Religious Studies Teachers as well as that of History are to be employed in the ongoing recruitment of secondary school teachers.
She was speaking at the just concluded 2022 Mandatory Continuing Professional Training Programme of All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools ( ANCOPSS), North Central Zone held in Lokoja.
According to her, the history of Nigeria might go into extinction as most young Nigerians currently know less or nothing about the background of the country, hence the reintroduction in Kogi Secondary School system.
“History tells us where we have common origin like Ile-ife and Benin. These brings about ties which can lead to peace, unity and oneness.”
Mrs. Cook explained that religious studies that teach about moral values and godly conduct are no longer compulsory subjects in Schools, saying the vices such as internet fraud and other immoral acts are as result of lack of religious teachings.
“Religious subjects like CRK and Islamic Studies are not suppose to be optional but compulsory in all Schools as being done in those days. These subjects teach our children of behave in a godly manner. Today the fear of God is no longer there. People cannot move freely, kidnapping, corruption and social vices have taken over the country because of no fear God any longer.”
The STETSCOM Boss said the reintroduction of the subjects is part of the reforms the administration of Governor Yahaya Bello has brought to the State Education Sector.
She expressed optimism that with the effort being made by Government in the State education sector, Kogi will become an envy of other States including the Federal Government.
Mrs. Cook lauded the Governor for giving priority attention to education, assuring that she would justify the confidence reposed in her with results.
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