Nigeria, March 7 -- The Niger State government has announced plans to reintroduce Christian Religious Studies (CRS) in public schools across the state on Thursday.

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago made this known while receiving a delegation from the Christian community, led by the Deputy Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Mrs. Afiniki Dauda, at the Government House in Minna.

He stated that the subject would be made compulsory for Christian students in public schools to help instill moral values and the fear of God in them.

The governor expressed concern over the decline in family values and morality, attributing it to social vices. He emphasized that turning to God and religious teachings is essential for rebuilding moral stand...