Ogun Monarch Calls for Religious Education to Curb Youth Vices

Oba Adedapo Tejuoso, the monarch of Ogun State, expressed concern over the increasing youth vices, attributing them to a lack of religious education. He emphasized the importance of instilling the fear of God through biblical and Quranic teachings from childhood.

During a media interaction on Friday, marking his 37th coronation anniversary, he urged the government to prioritize religious education in primary and secondary schools, noting that the suspension of such teachings has negatively impacted moral upbringing and led to increased misconduct among youth. He lamented the current unruly behavior of students, including violence against teachers, and called for a summit to address these issues.

The 37-hour marathon praise session, organized to celebrate his reign, began on Saturday at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta and aimed to bring people closer to God. Oba Tejuoso also urged political parties to allow the will of the people to prevail in the upcoming 2027 general elections, warning against electoral malpractice.