UNIPORT's Professor Ugwu Advocates for Parental Education

Professor Chinelo Ugwu, a lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt and founder of Gilt Counselling Consult, has called for increased parental education in Nigeria to combat rising decadent behavior among teenagers and youths. During an interview at an event in Port Harcourt marking the one-year anniversary of her organization, she stressed that derogatory language from parents and teachers can harm children's self-esteem and confidence.

Ugwu, who has nearly 40 years of experience in the education sector, founded Gilt Counselling Consult on 22nd October 2025 to support youths in realizing their potential. She noted that many youths face identity crises and mental health challenges, often exacerbated by parental mistakes.

Ugwu proposed community psycho-education initiatives to teach parents about effective child-rearing practices and emphasized the need for government support for counselors to raise awareness about these issues.