In a bid to curb moral decadence among Nigerian youths, radio analysts have called on agents of socialisation to work harmoniously in producing youths that would impact positively on society. They made this call while featuring on the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State radio station, FUNAAB Radio 89.5FM live interactive programme, Boiling Point. According to Mr. Chukwuanugo Ibeto, Senior Assistant Registrar in FUNAAB, moral decadence had reached a frightened level, and its effects can be seen in every facet of life. He added that the menace can be traced to the collapse of the agents of socialisation, starting with the family, which is the primary unit of agent of socialisation.
“To curb moral decadence in society, parents need to return to good and Godly parenting. They should transfer the good ideals that were handed over to them by their forebears to their children while religious institutions should go back to the old ways of teaching and preaching morals while educational institutions should go back to the basics of teaching morals that would have positive impact on society”, he said. Also, Dr. Segun Ayedun, Director, Postgraduate Diploma in Education Programme, Piajett College of Education, Abeokuta, said moral decadence had led to gross reduction of moral and ancestral values in society, adding that parents have roles to play in curbing the menace. He charged the government to clamp down on social media vices in the country and called on the National Film and Video Censors Board to effectively discharge its duties, stressing that the way we behave as human beings would tell on society either positively or negatively.