UI Don, Christopher Ogbogbo, Says Tradition Is Catalyst For Societal Change

Ogbogbo also disclosed at the lecture that following the concerted efforts of the HSN which he heads, the teaching of History would recommence this September in secondary schools across the country.

Ogbogbo who took his largely intellectual audience on memory lane of his academic sojourn anchored on the defence of tradition added “Indeed, tradition should make change comprehensive and meaningful. Viewed from this perspective, tradition becomes a facilitator of change. Put differently, for change to be meaningful, it must be anchored in tradition, this is change based on people’s historical experience. Properly understood, development, which we all seek, has to be anchored in the tradition in other to be impactful and meaningful; else, it becomes disruptive, ephemeral and baseless.”

Furthermore, Ogbogbo affirmed that Nigeria as a dysfunctional nation largely because the country had recklessly abandoned her traditions and history.

His words: “Our lives, in all ramifications education, economy, politics, and values have been terribly infected by the virus of the disorder. Our glorious past has been jettisoned and recklessly abandoned. The country and her citizens are hurting because we have neglected a most critical tool for nation-building.”