Abuja, Sept. 4, 2024 (TheGavel) Some Nigerian youths in Abuja have called for the reintroduction of classic TV programmes like “Tales by Moonlight” to combat moral decadence in society. They expressed concerns over the negative impact of modern television programmes on the lives of youths.
The youths, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said that the programmes in the past had helped instil good morals in the youths. They highlighted the benefits of classic TV shows and how they had helped shape their lives.
Olabisola Peters, a graduate of the University of Ilorin, said classic TV shows made a positive impact way back and could still do so if tailored to fit current trends. “The TV shows can make a positive impact on today’s youths if tailored or centered to fit in the trends happening among the youth,” he said.
Viviane Olawale, a teacher, said if programmes like ‘Tales by Moonlight’ were reintroduced, it would instil some moral values in the youths. “It brings about good moral behaviours, discipline, respect, politeness, kindness and much more,” she added.
Bernard Metonhanou, an engineer, said such stories that teach morals would instil values in a greater number of youths nationwide. “There are many lessons one can learn from it, it is meant to educate both morally and spiritually and bring values to the society,” he said.
Ms Florence Tosin, a Biochemist, suggested leveraging social media platforms while maintaining the originality of the programmes. “I think they should be reintroduced with modernisation to appeal to today’s youths, while keeping the original moral lessons intact,” she said.
The youths emphasized the importance of keeping the original moral lessons intact and making the programmes available on streaming platforms and social media to reach a wider audience. They also suggested incorporating these programmes into school curricula to teach moral values.(NAN)
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