Niger State to Reintroduce Christian Religious Studies in Public Schools

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The Niger State Government has finalized plans to reintroduce Christian Religious Studies (CRS) in public schools, making it a compulsory subject for Christian students across the state.

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago announced the decision while receiving a delegation from the Christian community, led by the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Affiniki Dauda, at the Government House in Minna.

Restoring Moral Values Through Religious Education

The reintroduction of CRS follows long-standing demands from various Christian groups, who have advocated for the revival of religious education to help instill moral values and the fear of God in children during their formative years.

Governor Bago emphasized that the decision was in response to concerns over rising moral decadence, stressing the need to rebuild family values through faith-based teachings.

“Family values and morality have been replaced with social vices, leading to a decline in societal ethics. The only solution is to return to God and His teachings,” Bago stated.

He further explained that the government, parents, religious leaders, and stakeholders must work together to ensure that young people receive the necessary religious and moral education to guide their actions.

CRS Was Removed from Schools Two Decades Ago

Reports indicate that CRS was discontinued in public schools nearly two decades ago, sparking agitation from Christian groups for its return.

Following years of advocacy, the Bago administration has now approved the subject’s reintroduction, marking a significant shift in Niger State’s education policy.

State Government to Sponsor Christian Pilgrimage

During the meeting, Governor Bago also announced that the Niger State Government would sponsor a delegation for this year’s Christian pilgrimage to Israel, as peace gradually returns to the Holy Land.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State Chapter, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Yohanna, represented by Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Williams, commended the governor’s leadership style, describing it as fair and inclusive irrespective of religious or ethnic background.

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