Yakubu Busari, Jos
Dr. Ettang
A renown educationist and National President, Association of Christian Schools in Nigeria (ASCN), Dr. Ekaete Ettang, has advocated for the introduction of an anti-corruption club in public and privates schools to help tackle corruption through children.
The body also said it is committed to inculcating Christian education, a biblical worldview and positive values into the lives of children through their tender ages up to maturity to make them future servant leaders and change agents .
Speaking at the National Leadership Training retreat for members of the association in Jos with the theme ,”Speaking With One Voice”, held on Monday, Dr Ettang stated that,”We devote ourselves working to produce leaders and citizens with godly mind and values who can not truncate the teaching of God but to serve others. We inculcate the spirit of patriotism, servant hood, integrity and humility so that our stewardship here on earth will receive God approval.”
Dr Ettang restated that the character education which has been a national movement in many advanced nations involves teaching children basic human values including honesty and kindness .
She urged Christian to realise that unity of one purpose and commitment are necessary for achieving the right Christian education which is foundational for prosperity and successful future .
She called on the federal and state governments to “develop curriculum for education that is based on revelation and knowledge of God for the teaching and training of our children for them to make righteous and moral judgments to guide their actions and conducts.”
She reminded Christian to watch diligently and pray effectually while discerning and pursing those actions that create positive change in our contexts and generation.
