Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development

The study examined the importance of African traditional religion on education of the youths in secondary school in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. The study is set out to determine the role which African traditional religion can play in moulding the character of the youths in secondary schools. It is also set out to find out whether African traditional religion has anything to offer in education system in the area understudy. Having done that, the study proffered some suggestions on what the contemporary youths can learn from African traditional religion in order to improve their moral life in the school and in larger society. The scope of the study is embedded in the title, which is, the relevance of African traditional religion on education of the youths in secondary school in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. The study utilized exploratory approach using descriptive survey. The study was carried out in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. Oyi L.G.A comprises of Awkuzu, Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Umunya, Ogbunike and Nteje. Population of the study covered seven thousand, four hundred and eighty-one (7,481) students as well as two hundred and four (204) teachers from eleven (11) public secondary schools in Oyi L.G.A. in both junior and senior sections. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the respondents. A total number of 318 students, 5 principals, 5 counselors, 22 form teachers were selected for the study. Oyi L.G.A has eleven (11) public secondary schools. All the 11 secondary schools constituting 100% were involved in the study. The entire population used for this study was 350. Four research questions were raised to guide the study. Data was collected using structured questionnaire which contained twenty (20) item statements. The data was analyzed through the process of editing, organizing and summarizing. In analyzing the data mean scores of the respondents in relation to the questionnaire as well as four point likert rating scale ranging from Strongly Agree (4), Agree (3), Disagree (2) and Strongly Disagree (1) were used to determine the relevance of ATR in education of the youths. Only mean scores of 2.5 and above were accepted, while those below 2.5 were rejected.

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