ROLES OF COUNSELLING FOR PROMOTING PATRIOTISM AND RE-ORIENTATION OF VALUE SYSTEM IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Nigeria is in a state of dilemma with dire need of rehabilitation; therefore, counselling is the most potent tool to reform these anomalies, and to salvage the nation from her numerous predicaments. This paper discusses the importance of counselling, with regards to patriotism and value reorientation, viz it roles in sensitising the Nigerian youth on the need to promote love and virtues, such as religious tolerance, patriotism, honesty, dignity of labour, peaceful co-existence, unity in diversity, and to live harmoniously for the general development of the nation. The paper also highlights the concept of patriotism, concept of value reorientation, benefits of counselling for patriotism and value reorientation. It is, therefore, suggested that government at all levels should be committed to the implementation of guidance and counselling programme in an inclusive education by employing qualified counsellors to achieve the desired result. Injustice, especially on youths, less privileged and minorities must be eliminated to create harmonious relationships. This will foster patriotism and curtail insecurity challenges in the country. There should be counselling for peaceful coexistence among youths of different ethnic groups: counselling to stop selfishness, ethno-religious violence and the abuse of power for myopic interests.