CHAPTER ONE

1. 0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY

Nigerian socio-economic system is in shambles because of inappropriate approach towards solving educational problems. Valuable democratic principles are not practiced in our educational system. People no longer live with the spirit of brotherhood. Youths in Nigeria wants to ascertain their individuality through deviating from the social norms, engaging in examination malpractice, robbery, violence, kidnapping, wearing indecent clothes and cultism. All these problems are as a result of lack of orientation towards ecumenical education.

1.2 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

This study seeks to look into exposing ecumenical education as the solution to harmonizing and developing Nigerian youths.

1.3 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The study is important because it will help to enlighten our educational administrators and curriculum planners, parents and teachers on the right approach in relating with young people and also on the right dimension to follow in order to solve the existing problems in Nigeria.

1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS

1) In what ways can we implant the spirit of caringness, belongingness, cooperation and collaboration among Nigerians ?

2) To what extent can ecumenical values help to improve youth’s behavior in various schools?