Anglican Church Backs Moral, Skills-Based Education

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, has called on the Federal Government to engage religious institutions and other critical stakeholders before introducing new education policies.

He said broad consultations would help ensure effective implementation and prevent the shortcomings that affected previous reforms.
Speaking at an event marking the 2025/2026 academic session in Abuja, Ndukuba, represented by Ven. Andrus Ukaejiofor, noted that many education policies failed because they were introduced without adequate consultation with key partners. He also urged the government to fully restore Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) and Islamic Religious Knowledge (IRK) to primary and secondary school curricula to address growing moral decline.
According to the Anglican Primate, instilling the fear of God in children from an early age remains one of the most effective ways to combat corruption and other social vices. He reaffirmed the church’s commitment to establishing quality and affordable schools to expand access to education for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Also speaking, the Head of the Anglican International Academy, Venerable Nelson Akinwande, said the school prioritizes vocational skills acquisition in line with federal efforts to produce self-reliant graduates. He added that the institution is committed to nurturing students academically and morally, while urging private school owners to complement government efforts in making quality education accessible to every Nigerian child. He stressed that the Anglican Church would continue supporting initiatives aimed at improving the country’s education system.