Dr. Tajudeen Adekunle Obasa, a member of the House of Representatives, representing Ojo federal constituency of Lagos State has decried the absence of moral instructions in schools curriculum, saying “what we have today is series of subjects that are not relevant for the society”.
The lawmaker bemoaned that in the 70s and early 80s, primary school curriculum had moral instructions that enhanced the academic upbringing of pupils.
“In the 70s and early 80s in our curriculum, we had something called moral instructions, but today you cannot see moral instructions, we have series of subjects that are not relevant for the society” he said.
Obasa while reacting to absence of legislation by the National Assembly through curriculum to fight corruption at the early stage in the school system, noted “the legislature is trying its best, it is left for the executive to implement”. There is nothing we can do, is for the executive to implement and ensure that it is followed to the end”.
The lawmaker spoke to newsmen at the weekend, shortly after he was conferred with honorary Doctorate Degree (PhD) Honoris Causa in Political Leadership at the convocation award ceremony of the Technological University of the Americas held virtually in Abuja.
Dr. Obasa also bagged the Distinguished Political Leadership award 2021 of the university.
Earlier, in an address, the Vice Chancellor of the Technological University of the Americas (TUA), Professor Satish Visavadia said the university is always seeking to raise quality and standards in academic achievements, saying “my work with our team has been to develop and promote this engage students globally”.
According to the Vice Chancellor, many post graduates who achieve the higher level are often leaders, innovative thinkers and achievers and indeed entrepreneurs who use their skills, abilities and academia to reach even higher standards and achievements.
He explained that in Africa, higher education is perceived as a key to the comprehensive development of the continent in many areas.
Consequently, he observed that in line with this perception, various governments have initiated several policies and models in attempting to build quality higher education for developing Africa’s human capital to positively contribute to the global challenges of the 21st century.
