National Telescope national telescope newspaper
By Afahame Afahame, Yenagoa
The Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN) has launched a campaign against social vices in secondary schools across Bayelsa State. This initiative aims to instill good moral ethics in children.
During the 3rd state convention of WOWICAN in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, the state chairperson, Mrs. Grace Iyabi, announced that the anti-social vice campaigns have already begun in several secondary schools across the eight local government areas of the state.
The theme of the convention, “Fear Above Rubies,” underscores the campaign’s focus on combating social vices such as indecent dressing, exam malpractices, drug abuse, and other societal issues. Mrs. Iyabi expressed concern about the current trend where parents are perceived as old-fashioned, while young boys and girls adopt inappropriate fashion styles.
“It has been a major concern for WOWICAN to see young people roaming the streets inappropriately dressed under the guise of fashion. In line with our objective to uphold the highest standards of Christian ethics, virtues, eloquence, and discipline, we have begun visiting secondary schools to campaign against social vices such as indecent dressing, exam malpractices, and drug abuse.
Recently, we organised a street campaign against indecent dressing,” Mrs. Iyabi said.
She noted WOWICAN’s commitment to maintaining and defending the integrity and rights of all Christian women and children, as well as raising awareness about health issues.
The organisation collaborates with primary health agencies and NGOs to promote exclusive breastfeeding, good nutrition, and to campaign against gender-based violence.
“Despite our continuous prayers and hopes for improvement, the situation in our country worsens daily. Insecurity, terrorism, kidnapping, and abduction are rampant, along with constant mental assaults from social media, fake preachers, open displays of immoral acts, hunger, high unemployment rates, large-scale corruption, and increasing internet fraud.
“We must remain steadfast in our fervent prayers for God’s intervention in our land,” she added.
Rev. Fr. Joseph Opelema, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Bayelsa State, supported the theme of the convention.
He acknowledged the rising moral decadence in society, where Christian values are often disregarded.
Rev. Opelema expressed delight that women are stepping up to inculcate Christian moral values in society, especially among the younger generation
