Educating Adolescents in Life Skills for Achieving Sustainable Development in Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue II, February 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186

Educating Adolescents in Life Skills for Achieving Sustainable Development in Nigeria

Mohammed Garba¹, Azizatu Aliyu², Abdu Alhaji Garba³, Surajo Muhammad^4
1Department of Psychology, School of Education, Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare, Bauchi State, Nigeria
²School of Educational Services, Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare, Bauchi State, Nigeria
³Department of Educational Psychology, School of Education, Federal College of Education, Okene, Kogi State, Nigeria
⁴Department of History, School of Arts and Social Sciences , Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel, Nigeria

Abstract:- Education was recognized globally as the key to overall development. The understanding of the value of education in human life and with the change in policies of recruitment materialisms which demand employable youth especially in Nigeria, it become necessary to provide youth with life skills education. This disquisition focus on ways forward in educating adolescence on life skills for achieving sustainable development in Nigeria. Been adolescence are the most powerful, active, diligent, creative, contributive, innovative and energetic people. Life skills education is essential tool for empowering those adolescent to act responsible, increase civil capacity by enhancing and improving the workforce, social tolerance and less likely to resort to anti-social behaviour for achieving sustainable development. It is said to be recommended among others that government should provide adequate provision of social services that are beneficial to the poor masses, fostering economic growth, empowerment of youth to boast business in different dimension toward achieving sustainable development goals.

Keywords: Education, Adolescent, Life Skills, Sustainable Development

I. INTRODUCTION

Life skills is a psychological competences and personal skills that help people to make carefully by decisions, communicate effectively and with others, develop coping skills with surrounding circumstances, and manage oneself that leads to progress and success of the society. Life skills are also the capabilities that enable individuals to take adaptive and positive behavior that makes them able to deal with the events and challenges of everyday life and to participate in the modern world full of new challenges and handle everything from interactions with others to identifying and processing emotions. This is done through the promotion of positive personal behaviors, social adaptation, citizenship and positive attitudes at work which only life skills education can provide.
The importance of having life skills education in adolescence life lies in their ability to adapt to all circumstances and succeed in the renaissance and prosperity of society. One of the most important problems that demand quick attention and solutions these days is the lack of life skills for the new generation. This is because there is a lack of life skills in the output of educational institutions. As a result, many fail in their careers and personal lives due

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