Published in 2013; Foreword by Chief Ifedayo Adedipe, SAN
Education without character is the second in the series of Dr. Adetolu Ademujimi’s “7 Demoters of Nigeria’s Destiny”, which is an adaptation of Mahatma Ghandi’s “7 deadly public sins”. As I stated in this mind-shifting 180-page book published in 2013, “Education without Character is like a head without a brain”. Over the years, the quality of education had dipped in Nigeria while character dipped also. However, whereas formal education in the elitist parlance may appear to have enjoyed massive private sector participation to bolster its technical content, the free fall of character education in these institutions is made manifest in the society at large with the retinue of evil geniuses that they at best produce. This book therefore marshals out practical ways through which critical societal units – family, schools, social constructs etc. can halt this epidemic.
Praises for Education without character
Dr. Tolu Ademujimi, who demonstrates that his character was subject to strong effort at being formed, draws from contemporary Nigerian challenges to bring one of Ghandi’s 7 deadly public sins alive. Reflecting on this could save his generation.
Prof. Pat Utomi, political economist, pioneer Professor of Entrepreneurship, founder of Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL) and Presidential flagbearer in 2011 general elections
Here is Tolu with another conscientious work coming on the heels of his inspiring, revealing and though-provoking publication titled Politics without principles. This time, Education without Character, which bemoans the premium placed by our society solely on academic qualifications to the detriment of ethics., is a must-read for us all and a wise counsel to promote good character alongside qualitative education in our collective drive to restore Nigeria to a glorious path of destiny.
Prof. Niyi Akinnaso, Professor of Anthropology, Temple State University, United States of America, and columnist, Punch newspapers (back page of Tuesday Punch)
Tolu’s book titled Education without character is not only timely, topical, useful, relevant but contemporary in view of the recent educational challenges in Nigeria at all levels. Yes, I? agree with him that Education without character means no education. Therefore, I submit that education in Nigeria should be for growth and not for gain in order to add value to our vertical, horizontal and horizovertical development. I therefore strongly recommend the book to all.
Prof. Ralph A. Akinfeleye, Professor of Journalism and Mass communication, Chair and Head of Dept. of Mass communication and Radio Unilag 103.1FM, University of Lagos
Tolu’s book applies a philosophical approach to dissect the societal challenges of Nigeria. The spectrum of being literate, then knowledgeable, then educated, forms the basis of award of university degrees to those found worthy in learning and character. Do our children undergo moral moulding during early years at home and school? Do the teachers have the moral character to encourage and challenge the pupils to develop character? Does the nation have national role models? As we strive to answer these questions, this book is a call to go back to our roots of morality and mentorship and exposes the consequences of unplanned development and growth as a national strategy.
Prof. Fred Jaiyesimi, Consultant physician and Professor of Nephrology, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu
Dr. Ademujimi has raised a crucial issue which forms a significant part of the foundation of a nation’s growth; Education with character training included. This book points out how lack of character education has affected our nation as evident in every facet of our society today. It is worth noting that the book is not aimed at completely condemning the system as it also points out areas where highly educated and character-trained individuals have upheld the system. Haven experienced education system of both the United Kingdom and Nigeria as a student and also a teacher, I can identify with the issue which the author has brilliantly elucidated. This piece of publication, I feel, is eminent. Therefore, I strongly recommend it.
Dr. Miss Ololade Olatunji, 25-year old Ph.D holder in Chemical Engineering (with a focus on modelling and optimizing topical delivery systems), University of Loughborough, UK.
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