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Publication Title ENHANCING GIRL CHILD HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH RELIGIOUS AND MORAL STUDIES FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Publisher south/south journal of woman in colleges of education

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Publication Authors OSAJIE, JUSTINA NWAZUNI

Year Published 2018-04-12

Abstract The role of girl-child in national development of any country cannot be under estimated. However, religious and moral studies are one of the educational aspects that can be used to re- emphasize and re-awaken the minds of people on the undisputable value of girl-child as a tool for sustainable national development. The method used in this study is historical which enabled the researcher to trace the negligence of girl-child education and the efficancy of those given the opportunity to acquire knowledge. The paper discusses some challenges against the laudable objectives of girl-child education for national development such as socio-cultural factors, early marriage, poverty and so on. The paper examines the notion of national development; the need for enhancing girl-child higher education through religious and moral education which when looked into would enhance the girl-child in the world of excellence and productivity for national development. It also discusses the importance and role of religious and moral education to women education. The paper among other things suggest that since the roles played by girls or women in national development are of great value, they should be allowed good religious and moral education opportunities to higher institution to enhance their social, economic and political participation towards enhanced national development because religion and moral itself help in the building of a veral society.

Publication Title INVOLVING THE TRADITIONAL RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL VALUES IN RESTRUCTURING NIGERIA

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Publisher Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies

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Publication Authors CHIOMA PATRICIA ONUORAH, Ph.D & PROF. AGHA U. AGHA and OSAJIE JUSTINA NWAZUNI

Year Published 2018-06-22

Abstract Nigeria is a country that has multiple facets of culture and ethnicity. It is a country that came to be as a result of unification of many people from different ethnic backgrounds, religions and cultures. These differences in backgrounds gave rise to ethnic consciousness and religious dogmatism, which lead to ethnic sentiments and religious bigotry. These increased the zeal and quest to be in charge and gave birth to ethnic conflicts and religious extremism, spirit of intimidation, feeling of rejection and quest for disintegration, among others. The abuse of ethnicity, disrespect for human life and religion are seen as the major cause of the said tussles, and it needs to be put in place in order to avoid catastrophic situation. This calls for restructuring of the system to ensure peace, unity and integration. This paper identifies moral laxity as the major challenge facing Nigeria on national consciousness and therefore, aims at involving traditional religious and cultural values in restructuring Nigeria. Using descriptive and historical phenomenological methodology, the paper points out that Nigerians abandoned their cherished traditional norms and also neglected the moral values in the quest for power and supremacy at all costs, which gave rise to corruption. It is recommended that not minding the differences in ethnicity and culture, that Nigerians should appreciate and hold in high esteem the moral values of the traditional religion to ensure peace, unity and oneness. This paper concludes that restructuring involving traditional religious values will surmount the ineluctable agitations.

Publication Title MORAL EDUCATION: A VITAL INSTRUMENT FOR CURBING CORRUPTION IN TEACHER EDUCATION FOR NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION

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Publisher African Journal of Studies in Education

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Publication Authors Okobia, Faith. N, Okafor Mary I., & Osajie, Justina N.

Year Published 2016-03-12

Abstract Morality is an essential ingredient in Teacher Education because it is a missing link that is breeding corruption in the educational system. Moral education inculcates good character or proper conduct such as honesty, fidelity in one's duty, love and self discipline. Corruption is one of the pervasive evil that pose great challenge to Nigerians. This paper therefore examines the concept of moral education as a means of curbing corruption in the society. A number of recommendations are made which include the inclusion of moral education in schools and increment of teachers' salaries for motivation and commitment to duty.

Publication Title RELIGION A POTENT FORCE FOR NATIONAL INTEGRATION

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Publisher African Journal of Multidisplinary Research

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Publication Authors Okobia Faith Nkem (Phd) & Osajie Justina N.

Year Published 2017-07-05

Abstract This paper examined religion as a potent force for national integration because religion is the human and spiritual experiences, which serves as the machinery that propels successful development and a unifying factor which enhances national integration. The practice of religious beliefs helps to achieve the unity and faith that are ingrained in the Nigerian coat of arms. Religion inculcates moral discipline in people, transforms behaviour, establishes rules, defines relationships and serves as an agent of social control. A number of recommendations were made such as government should treat all religions equally and promote conscious agenda that will produce patriotic citizens, which will enhance National integration.

Publication Title RELIGION AS A PANACEA FOR CURBING CORRUPTION, CONFLICT AND INSECURITY IN NIGERIA FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Publisher Ekpoma Journal of Social Sciences

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Publication Authors OKOBIA, FAITH N. AND OSAJIE, JUSTINA N.

Year Published 2015-09-23

Abstract Corruption, conflict and insecurity are the canker worms that are eating deep into the fabric of this nation Nigeria. It is a national problem with certain destructive tendencies, hence the need for the enthronement of religion and morality to save the nation from destruction. Religion which teaches morality plays a vital role in the social lives of individuals and society at large: This is because it deals with values, behaviours and attitude exhibited and encouraged by members of the society which enhances good human relations, peaceful co- existence and national development. Therefore religion is essential for curbing corruption, conflict and insecurity in Nigeria, because any country fused with corruption, conflict and insecurity is always accompanied with tension, anxiety and incapacitated in all aspects of national development. The removal of these enemies of man will be a big relief to every one and enhances national development. The method used in this study is historical which enabled the researcher to trace the genesis of corruption, conflict and insecurity in the nation. The work revealed that corruption, conflict and insecurity are the products of moral decadence in the society, because the absence of moral value in the lives of many Nigerians, led to corrupt practices which led to conflict and insecurity in Nigeria. Religious bodies and the government should educate the masses on good human relations in order to shun corruption, conflict and insecurity in the society.

Publication Title Journal of Arts and Contemporary Society

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Publisher Journal of Arts and Contemporary Society

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Publication Authors Osajie, Justina Nwazuni

Year Published 2016-05-25

Abstract The paper explores the possibility of drawing on religious values and ethos in solving some of the problem militating against national development. The paper undertakes a sociological interpretation of the phenomena which have militated against meaningful development of the nation viz a viz global standard. It discovers among other things that corruption, poor leadership, moral decadence, insecurity, low economic growth, religious crisis among others contribute to the low pace of development of the nation. It concludes by recommending that all religious groups should draw on the theosophical perspectives of religion. (Christianity, Islam and African Traditional Religion) in the country to foster peaceful co-existence in order for the nation to actualize her dreams of national development.

Publication Title RELIGION AS A VEHICLE FOR PROMOTING AFRICAN NORMS AND VALUES IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA SOCIETY

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Publisher Humanities and African Values

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Publication Authors Mary I. Okafor, Justina N. Osajie and Faith N. Okobia

Year Published 2017-05-24

Abstract Africans from time immemorial have unique culture which is evidenced in their ways of life. Their norms and values as elements of their culture are embedded in religion. Sadly, in contemporary Nigerian society, there is high rate of neglect of African societal norms and values while several vices such as dishonesty, disrespect for elders and authority, indecent dressing, divorce, murder, lack of patriotism abound. It is against this background that the paper examines some traditional African worms and values such as the marriage institution, sense of respect for authority and elders, sense of community life, sense of good human relation and truthfulness as well as sense of value for human life. It further considers religion as a means of revitalizing these norms and values. Religion inculcates moral discipline in people and confers legitimacy on the norms and values of the society. More so, it guides behaviour, established rules, defines relationships and ensures social control for the society. A umber of recommendations were made and emphasis was laid on the need for religious bodies and government to liase together in the inculcation of good moral values on the Nigerian populace.

Publication Title RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION: A PARADIGM TO ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

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Publisher TERTIARY EDUCATION TRUST FUND Journal of Studies in Education

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Publication Authors Osajie, Justina N.

Year Published 2015-12-04

Abstract The paper examines the role of religious/moral education in sustainable economic growth in Nigeria. Many developmental programmes have been adopted by both past and present administration in Nigeria with the aim of bringing a sustainable development in the country but proved abortive. Survey methodological framework was used and observed that the neglect of religious/moral education in our national development plan is responsible for the inadequacies of economic growth. Some of these programmes put in place in order to boost the economy of Nigeria include Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP), Poverty Alleviation Programme (PAP), Operation Feed the nation (OFN), (NDDC), Niger Delta Development Commission, (WAI) War Against Indiscipline, (NHO) Non Governmental Organization and so on. These programmes were geared towards a sustainable economic growth in the country but have not yielded meaningful results because the root cause of the problem has not been adequately addressed due to the nations peculiar problem of corruption at all levels. For economic growth to be actualized in Nigeria there is need for moral re-awakening. The bain of our economic woes is inefficiency, nepotism, ethnic crises, leadership problems, misplacement of value, mismanagement which is caused by neglect of religious/moral education. The paper argued that for any society to be fully developed, religious/moral education has a key role to play in the lives of the citizenry to ensure meaningful economic growth.

Publication Title RELIGIOUS APPROACH TO SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN IN NIGERIA

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Publisher African Journal of Studies in Education

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Publication Authors OSAJIE JUSTINA N. and OFILI MARY I.

Year Published 2016-07-17

Abstract Special education is a vital aspect of Nigerian education because it promotes the education of the handicapped children and enhances their status in the society. The reason is because the handicapped children, as Nigerian citizens have the right to be educated for them to be self- dependent rather than being social misfits. It is therefore the responsibility of the government, voluntary organizations and religious bodies to attend to the plight of these disabled children for the development of Nigerian society. This paper therefore examined the contributions of religious bodies to the education of handicapped children in gender to alleviate their sufferings. It also x-rayed the schools established by the government, but observed that the handicapped children in the society are not well catered for due to the few schools established which are not enough for their training. This paper adopted historical method which enabled the researchers to trace the genesis of the establishment of special schools for the handicapped in the nation. There are several handicapped children scattered all over the nation without formal education making them societal nuisance and totally dependent. Besides, most of these special schools are neither adequately funded nor fully equipped, for the proper education of the handicapped in order for them to contribute their quotas in the development of the nation. A number of recommendations were made which included the giving of moral instructions to the handicapped children and their parents in order for them to be well cared for and develop their full potentials.

Publication Title Religious Education A Key to Peace, Security and Sustainable Development in Africa in the 21st Century.

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Publisher International Journal of Religious and Cultural Practice

Paper Link www.iiardpub.org

Publication Authors Mrs. Osajie, Justina Nwazuni

Year Published 2020-04-14

Abstract The African continent has witnessed various crises raging from civil war, political unrest, regional conflict and other security challenges over the years and this has adversely affected the continent in various ways such as loss of lives/property, human displacement, humanitarian crises, insecurity, breakdown of law and order, breach of peace, suspiciousness and so on. This in turn has slow down the pace of development and economic growth in the continent. International organizations like ECOWAS, African Union, United Nation and other NGOs have intervened in bringing peace to the continent but the desired result is yet to be achieved. It is obvious that every continent crave for peace and security, as it is true that without peace there cannot be meaningful development. In the light of the above, this paper examines the role of religious education in achieving peace, security and sustainable development in Africa in the 21st century. Education is a means through which the individuals are formed and reformed through qualitative training and retraining of the human capacity capital, who are agents of development in the continent. The paper identifies factors affecting sustainable development in the continent as insecurity/conflicts and opines that there can be no meaningful development in the pace of insecurity, and posits that education is a determinant factor for development of any continent or region. Again, the paper discovers that the right value is integrated in the educational system through religious teaching. It reveals that the right change of persons is through religious education or moral value which is the prerequisite for developing in any region; as there is no nation that can rise above the quality of her education. And concludes that Africans can be mobilized and inspired through religious education that drives sustainable development in the continent.

Publication Title RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN TEACHER EDUCATION FOR NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION

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Publisher African Journal of Studies in Education

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Publication Authors OKAFOR, MARY. I.. OKOBIA, FAITH. N., OSAJIE, JUSTINA. N.

Year Published 2017-05-22

Abstract To promote quality and effective teacher education in Nigeria, there is the need to ensure that teacher trainees in the education institutions are trained to be professionally competent and morally sound. The essence of religious education is to impart moral values in students for effectiveness in teacher education. Religion is embedded in the heart of human behaviour, hence it is the foundation of a just national transformation. Teacher education is currently faced with numerous challenges such as lack of hardwork on the part of teachers and students, corruption, examination malpractice, poor funding and lack of infrastructural facilities. These coupled with moral decadence in Nigeria, have grossly affected the standard of education in the country. The paper therefore highlights the goals of religious education and teacher education as well as the influence of religious education on teacher education for national transformation. Recommendations were made among which is the inclusion of Religious Education in the General Studies in tertiary institutions.

Publication Title Religious Leaders as Agents of Peace and Security for Sustainable Development in Nigeria

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Publisher UJAH

Paper Link http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ujah.v21i4.15

Publication Authors Justina Nwazuni Osajie

Year Published 2021-02-25

Abstract The paper explores the possibility of drawing on religious values and ethos through our religious leaders in solving societal problems militating against peace and security for sustainable development in the country. The paper looks at the security and peace which religion proffers by inculcation of moral. Religion regulates the conduct and behaviour of people in the society and preaches good virtues needed in the society. The researcher undertakes historical and critical interpretation of the phenomenon which have militated against meaningful peace and security of the nation. It discovers among other things that bribery and corruption, poor leadership, moral decadence, insecurity, religious crisis or insurgence among others contribute to the low pace of security and peace in the nation. It concludes by recommending that all religious leaders/groups should draw on the theosophical perspectives of religion in the country to ensure adequate peace and security for peaceful co-existence in order for the nation to actualize her dreams of sustainable development.

Publication Title RELIGIOUS STUDIES: A VERITABLE WEAPON FOR CURBING SOCIAL VICES IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN DELTA STATE

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Publisher African Journal of Studies in Education

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Publication Authors Okafor, Mary. I. Osajie, Justina N. Okobia, Faith. N,

Year Published 2015-02-20

Abstract The study examines the menace of social vices and their negative impacts on teaching and learning which inhibit positive school climate. Social vices such as cultism, rioting, drug abuse and malpractice have been recurrent issues in Nigerian educational system. Religion is a reliable and potent element for the eradication of social vices due to its ability to impact sound moral values in learners. The study adopts historical approach and highlights, many destructive tendencies of these vices in the educational subsector, with particular reference to tertiary institutions. To stem these nefarious acts, the study advances a number of recommendations with emphasis on the entrenchment of religious studies at all levels of education for the enhancement of positive school climate.

Publication Title SAME SEX MARRIAGE: ITS IMPLICATIONS ON FAMILY, MORAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF THE SOCIETY.

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Publisher Journal of Education Perspective

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Publication Authors Osajie, N Justina

Year Published 2014-02-23

Abstract The debate over same-sex marriage has been a prominent issue in our society. hence, this paper x-rayed the family, social and moral implication of same sex marriage. In doing this, the paper takes a cursory look at the sacredness of marriage, Same sex Marriage Debate in Historical Perspectives and finally the implications of same sex marriage on the family, morality and society. The paper concluded by noting that Strong, stable families, headed by a father and mother, are the anchor of society. When marriage is undermined by gender confusion and by distortions of its God-given meaning, the rising generation of children and youth will find it increasingly difficult to develop their natural identities as men or women. Some will find it more difficult to engage in wholesome courtships, form stable marriages, and raise another generation imbued with moral strength and purpose.

Publication Title THE LIBERATION OF IKA WOMEN THROUGH CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

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Publisher A JOURNAL OF THE FACULTY OF ARTS

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Publication Authors FAITH N. OKOBIA, Ph.D. JUSTINA N. OSAJIE

Year Published 2016-05-22

Abstract The liberation of Ika Women through Christian religious Studies has brought some remarkable changes which led to the release of women from some of their traditional restrictions such as taboos, discriminations and obnoxious laws which hindered them from all the activities, functions and posts which men have occupied in the past. The discrimination includes the cultural restrain of women in Ika Land such as widows subjected to too much torture, injustice, deprivation of their deceased husband's property, women sleeping in isolated hut during menstrual circle and girls stripped naked when caught in the act of fornication and using their names to compose songs during moonlight. The methods used were descriptive, analytical, primary and secondary sources. This study emphasis the role played by Christian Religious Studies in the emancipation of Women in Ika land. The liberation of Ika Women has helped to improve the standard of living in the lives of Ika women because the indigenous knowledge which made women to be seen but not heard had been abandoned. Therefore, all restrictions hindering the full humanization and the development of women potentials should be abolished.

Publication Title THE ROLE OF CHRISTIANITY IN THE EMANCIPATION OF WOMEN IN IKALAND

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Publisher Continental J. Arts and Humanities

Paper Link http://www.wiloludjournal.com

Publication Authors sajie, Justina Nwazuni

Year Published 2013-03-28

Abstract Christian emancipation of women in Ikaland is the releasing of women from their traditional restrictions such as taboos, discriminations and obnoxious laws which debar them from all the activities, functions and post which men have hitherto assumed prerogative powers to occupy in the complete isolation of women folk in the olden days. The discriminations include the cultural restrain or difficulty of women in Ikaland such as killing of twins, sharing of landed properties, widows subjected to too much torture, lack of education, forced marriages, domestic slavery and pawning etc. This paper also examines the advent of Christianity into Ikaland and to assess the impact of Christian emancipation of women in Ikaland. The methods used are both descriptive and analytical. From what one deduced in the emancipation of women in Ikaland, via the Missionaries proved that the poor standard of living in Ika women has really been elevated and that all the obnoxious laws and customs which before made the women to be seen and not to be heard were equally destroyed.

Publication Title THE ROLE OF RELIGION AS A TOOL FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PEACE IN NIGERIA.

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Publisher Undefined

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Publication Authors Osajie, Justina N.

Year Published 2014-04-26

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Publication Title TOWARDS ENHANCEMENT OF RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION THROUGH EFFECTIVE ICT BASED PROGRAMME FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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Publisher Journal of Education and Leadership Development

Paper Link www.cenresinpub.org

Publication Authors Isiorhovoja Uyovwieyovwe Osbert and Osajie, J.N

Year Published 2011-03-14

Abstract The content and message of Religious Education is unchangeable but the methodology has to be changed. The paper seeks to examine the possibility of enhancing instruction through ICT based programme that will integrate the subject-based approach that may have resulted in reoccurring difficulty in the teaching/learning process over the years. It explores the possibility of improving mastery skills and greater level of achievement through the use of multimedia in instruction. It discovers among other things that most teachers and students are not literate and so do not integrate ICT in the classroom teaching-learning process. It concludes by recommending that both teachers and students should avail themselves of the available opportunity to realise the desired objectives, instructional goals, attitude change and positive interest in the subject in order to attain sustainable human capital development in Africa.

Publication Title Women's Participation in Curriculum Development and Implementation for Effective Teaching of Religious Education in Schools

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Publisher Interdisciplinary Journal of Gender and Women Development Studies

Paper Link justinanwazuniosajie@gmail.com

Publication Authors OSAJIE, JUSTINA NWAZUNI

Year Published 2022-12-02

Abstract Women's participation in curriculum development and implementation for effective teaching of religious education in schools cannot be under estimated. However, curriculum development and implementation is as planned, executed, a purposeful, progressive and systematic process to create positive improvements in the educational system. Curriculum is a guiding principle for effective teaching and learning. The method used in this study is historical which enabled the researcher to trace reasons behind the women's participation in curriculum implementation for effective teaching of religious education as curriculum plan or design is not the major challenge in the educational system. The paper discusses some challenges against the laudable goals of curriculum implementation and development for effective teaching. It also examines the concept of curriculum; meaning of curriculum implementation, curriculum implementation process which when planned enhances effective teaching of religious education. Religion if well planned, taught and imbibed, inculcates moral discipline in people, guides behavior, established rules, defines relationships and encourages social education for effective teaching. The paper among other things suggest that for religious curriculum implementation to be functional in the school system, the teacher as the final and important implementer of curriculum must necessarily change the language of curriculum into real classroom situation. That is, from curriculum down to lesson note for effective and improvement of curriculum development and implementation to enable a smooth running of the school.

Publication Title Moral Values, Sanctity of Life for Nation Building: A Biblical Perspective

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Publisher Moral Values, Education, Sanctity of life, Nation Building.

Publication Authors JUSTINA NWAZUNI OSAJIE

Year Published 2024-10-10

Abstract Nigerians from the onset, have a peculiar culture which is known in their ways of life. Their values and norms as elements of this their ways of life are embedded in moral education. However, in Nigerian society today, there is a high rate of negligence of societal moral values while many vices such as: dishonesty, disrespect of elders, insecurity, kidnapping, banditry, raping, corruption, bribery, and many others prevail. In light of the above, this paper examines the role of moral values and the sanctity of life in nation-building. Moral education is a means through which individuals are formed and reformed through qualitative training and retraining of human beings who are agents of development in society. The paper also considers moral education as a means of regenerating these norms and moral values. Again, the paper discovers among other things that moral values which are seen as behavioural conduct and attitude, should be displayed and encouraged by members of the society to build and revitalized the nation. Several recommendations were made and emphasis was laid on the need for moral values taught in moral education, with the collaboration of parents and government by imparting good moral values on the Nigerian Citizens.

Publication Title Moral Values, Sanctity of Life for Nation Building: A Biblical Perspective

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Publisher NIU Journal of Humanities

Publication Authors JUSTINA NWAZUNI OSAJIE

Year Published 2024-11-11

Dr.(Mrs.) OSAJIE JUSTINA NWAZUNI

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