Gen. Oladipo Diya tasks Nigerian Youths on moral values
National President, The African Lads Brigade and The African Lasses Brigade, retired Lieutenant General, Oladipo Diya, has tasked participants of this year edition of its leadership training, “train the trainers” and the Nigerian youths to always exhibit moral values and self-discipline in the society at all times.
The African Lads and Lasses Brigade have commenced week-long 2021 leadership training, in Ota, the ancient city of Aworiland in Ogun State.
The ongoing programme has in attendant of Lads and Lasses across Nigeria and Benin Republic with strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols.
Speaking while declaring the camp opened, the Movement’s National President General Diya (rtd) who was ably represented by Barr (Chief) Kehinde Diya, urged the participants to observe all protocols, rules and regulations throughout their stay in the camp, adding that nobody, among the camping participants, is expected to misbehave neither involved in extremist that can tarnish the image of the movement.
While briefing the importance of the movement in the society, Brigadier General, CSP Oni Odunlami (rtd), said the movement was established to trained children on how to be self-disciplined in the society following the scripture of the Holy Bible.
He said movement allowed children to hear the word of God and as well dwelled in it.
Rtd CSP Odunlami said Boys Brigade is the first Christian uniformed organization established in the world, adding that it provides opportunities for children and young people to learn, grow and discover in a safe, fun and caring environment that is rooted in the Christian faith.
He appealed to the Lad and Lasses to continue to make influential contributions in the community and the world through their leadership training, discipline and other mutual experiences.
Olota of Ota, Oba (Prof) Abdulkabir Adeyemi Obalanlege, who was ably represented by Olu of Atan-Ota, Oba Adeniji Akinyemi Esiyemi, stressed the need for youths to always desist from behaving abnormally in society.
He said involvement in crime and other social vices does not take them to a higher position rather than jeopardising their future while urging them to have moral awareness and understanding of what makes a “good” person.
He appreciated the leaders of the movement for establishing such an organisation that would continue to enable youths to have moral knowledge and understanding in the society, saying the best way to instil morals in children is to act on what they are taught.
“It is very difficult for a child to remember what they hear, but it is simple for them to act what they see.”
The Kabiyesi appealed to youths to shun terrorists, robbers and all sorts of criminals that are currently destroying the country.
Chief Commandant (Mrs) Magaret Abiye Ojo, also appealed to the camp participants to continue dwelled in the words of God.
She said the importance of the movement is to train youths on moral values and self-disciplined which would ever remain in their heart as long as they live on earth.
The 61-year-old woman, who said had joined the Lasses over 51 years ago, disclosed her readiness to be a member as long as she lives on earth.
“I enjoyed the movement and I had taken it as physical exercise, How to wish the youths could emulate it as part of physical exercise that can continue to keep them fit anywhere they found themselves,” Mrs Ojo, added.
