Volume 19, No. 4, 2022
Essence Of Inculcating Political Literacy Education In Nigerian Citizens
MEZIEOBI, DANIEL IBEAWUCHI , OSSAI, JULIET NKE ONYEASUA , NZEGWU, RUTH CHINEZE , OGU, MICHAEL AZUKA , ODO, FRANCIS CHUKWUKA , EZEOBI, UCHE EUCHARIA , IGBINOSUN OSARO , ONELE, VICTOR AFAMUEFUNA , AJIBADE, OLUWATOSIN VICTOR , EKWESARANNA, FUMNANYA
Abstract
This study advocated the development and institutionalization of political literacy education in Nigeria through the auspices of Nigerian universities and colleges of education, as basic institutions for implementing innovative curriculum instruction devices and quality development of competent teachers to drive the political development of Nigeria. Principally, the essence of political literacy education was articulated as fortifying development of democratic governance, inculcating values for neutralizing political violence, expansion of the scope of politics, promotion of international political education, including institutionalization of credible electoral system, interconnectivity of politics to national, global peace and development. Strategies for effective dissemination of political literacy education were delineated as: development of courses in political literacy education, professional development of political science educators use of information communication technologies, extensive use of indigenous languages, others are active media sensitization, political support, organization of workshops, conferences and seminars. Impediments such as limited political support and funding, ineffective use of indigenous languages for effective political mobilization and sensitization of the Nigerian populace among others were harzaded. Recommendations and conclusion were drawn based on the issues raised in the study.
Pages: 521-531
Keywords: Essence, inculcating, political literacy education and Nigeria citizens.