PPSSC Launches Students Forum To Inspire Students On Right Morals
In the quest to nip in the bud the sharp decline in moral values in the society, the Post Primary Schools Service Commission, PPSSC, has held a Students Forum to inculcate in youngsters the right social and moral values.
The Students Forum themed ,”Bring Back Morals Into Our School System, held at Lorreto Special Science School, Adazi-Nnukwu, attracted students, Principals , teachers and PPSSC officials from across the six educational zones of the state.
In her keynote address, the Chairman PPSSC, Professor Nkechi Ikediugwu, explained that the theme highlights the importance of character development alongside academic excellence saying that the aim is to nurture responsible citizens who would embody integrity, respect and compassion.
The PPSSC Boss expressed special gratitude to Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his unwavering commitment to transforming Anambra education system with significant improvements and innovations and the Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma- Ude for her efforts in the sector.
The Chairman of the occasion, Architect Afam Mora in his opening remarks, advised parents, teachers and people in leadership to uphold the right morals in whatever they do as children are looking up to them to lead them by example.
The Deputy Chairman, PPSSC,Dr Naomi Samuel in her paper presentation titled,”Choosing Your Path As A Student:A Seminar On The Dangers Of Cultism and Get Rich Quick Syndrome, noted that cult activities are criminal offenses that can lead to arrest, imprisonment and a permanent criminal record and charged the students on making right choices.
The Director Schools Education Quality Assurance Department,SEQAD, PPSSC, Lady Sabina Ndigwe in her talk titled,”Indiscipline Amongst Students And Its Effects, maintained that the issue of indiscipline among students is a complex issue with significant negative effects noting however, with proactive measures involving teachers, parents, the community and stakeholders they can foster a disciplined, respectful and emotionally balanced students’population.
