The Senate has called on the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to strengthen its public enlightenment campaigns and develop new mechanisms to address what lawmakers described as a growing culture of indiscipline in the country, particularly among young Nigerians.
The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Dachung Pam Mwadkon, who raised concerns about the increasing prevalence of indiscipline across multiple sectors of Nigerian society.
During the debate, Senate President Godswill Akpabio emphasized the urgent need for a renewed national orientation drive aimed at restoring discipline, respect for rules, and responsible citizenship among Nigerians.
Akpabio noted that indiscipline remains a major driver of criminality, banditry, and other forms of social unrest affecting communities across the country. He stressed that behavioural change must begin at the household level, adding that many Nigerians who obey laws abroad often disregard similar standards at home.
He further observed that both the wealthy and the poor contribute to behaviours that undermine public order, calling for a collective effort to rebuild civic values.
Senator Mwadkon, in his lead presentation, expressed concern over rising cases of indiscipline, including traffic violations, public disorder, vandalism, disregard for lawful authority, political intolerance, breaches of protocol at public events, and the misuse of social media platforms.
He warned that these trends are contributing to insecurity, weakening national institutions, eroding societal values, and reducing public trust in governance.
According to him, if the situation is not addressed, it could further undermine national security, economic growth, education, social stability, and democratic governance.
Lawmakers agreed that strengthening civic education and public enlightenment campaigns remains critical to reversing the trend, with the NOA expected to play a central role in the renewed national effort.
