Nigeria, April 1 -- The Catholic Diocese of Wukari, Taraba State, has urged Governor Agbu Kefas to return former Catholic mission schools to the church to address the fallen standard of education and morality.

The diocese made the appeal in a communique it issued at the end of its second general assembly and signed by Mark Nzukwein, the Bishop, and Simon Akurega, the Chancellor of the diocese.

The church said the original aim of setting up the schools has been defeated as they no longer deliver moral discipline and academic excellence.

"In the pursuit of educational excellence, Catholic schools in Taraba State exemplify models of quality education that combine academic rigour with holistic development.

"These schools foster nurturing ...