The Edo Government says it will reintroduce the teaching of History as a subject in public schools to allow the young generation learn about the labours of past heroes.

Gov. Godwin Obaseki announced this while inaugurating the Castle of Legends Initiative (COLI), a Non-Governmental Organisation, in honour of late Chief Anthony Enahoro, a foremost nationalist, in Benin on Saturday.

Obaseki remarked that the knowledge of history was at its lowest ebb in the country, particularly among the young generation.

He said the state government would reintroduce the subject, which would be taught alongside Social Studies in schools.

He also explained that state owned tertiary institutions would be equipped to teach Bini History.

The governor assured that scholarships would be awarded to Postgraduate students, who are interested in studying Bini History at doctorate level. He described Late Chief Enahoro as a vibrant journalist and nationalist, who sacrificed his life, got jailed and went on exile in his struggle to make Nigeria better.

Obaseki said that Enahoro’s contributions to the country needed to be celebrated and his name immortalised at the green chambers of the National Assembly.

The President of COLI, who doubles as the Esogban of Benin kingdom, Chief David Edebiri, presenting a lecture entitled: “Immortalising Our Heroes Past, Nigerian Nationalists in Focus’’.

He said national heroes like Enahoro needed to be appreciated for their immerse contributions.

Edebiri expressed optimism that immortalising Enahoro, who fought for the emancipation of the country, would inspire Nigerians to be more patriotic.

The highlight of the event was the unveiling of a life-size statue of Chief Anthony Enahoro, erected by COLI at the foreground of the Edo State House of Assembly complex by the state government.

There was also presentation of awards to four national heroes, who contributed to the independence of the country.

They are Alhaji Lateef Jakande, Obi Nosike Ikpo, Chief Mbazilike Amech and Alhaji Tanko Yakasai.

A book entitled “The Role of Militant Youths in the Struggles for Nigerian Independence: Tony Enahoro as a Case Study’’, written by Chief David Edeberi, was also presented at the event.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/edo-govt-reintroduce-teaching-history-public-schools/

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Knowing history very important in any society lest were repeat mistakes of our predecessors. Why Nigeria abandoned the responsibility of imparting the knowledge of history is crazy. Personally I loved my AP history classes back in high school. I wonder if Edo will teach about the Civil War and The various coups that happened in the country. I would love to see the curriculum the state comes out with.

Nice move. We should also place emphasis on ICT and Technology in general so that we can both look back and move forward at the same time.

Bini - the descendants from Ile-ife.

Obaseki that studied History rigged elections to become governor. Is he expecting students to learn how to rig elections in future?

The only history students learn about any leader is the impact the leader has on their lives, either positive or negative.