International Journal of Social Work Practice and Environmental Development (IJSWPED)
Funding Strategies for Integrating Ethical and Values Education in Public Secondary Schools in Rivers State
E-ISSN: 9473-3482
P-ISSN: 3483-2823
DOI: https://iigdpublishers.com/article/1496
This paper examines funding strategies for integrating ethical and values education into public secondary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria. With rising concerns about moral decay and the erosion of civic values among youth, the study emphasizes the importance of structured, adequately funded value education as a critical component of national development. The paper reviews core funding mechanisms including government budgetary allocation, TETFund and grant utilization, internally generated revenue, community-based support systems, and donor/philanthropic involvement. It argues that effective ethical instruction requires deliberate investment in teacher training, curriculum enhancement, and learner engagement. The paper concludes that without adequate funding, ethical and values education will remain superficial and inconsistent. It suggests a complex funding approach that combines public investment with community and private sector participation to create morally resilient learners and promote national sustainability.
Yellowe Annette N. PhD
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