Nigeria launches counselling council to regulate practices
By Funmilayo Adeyemi
The Federal Ministry of Education has officially unveiled the Counselling Practitioners of Nigeria (CPCN) Council with the goal of regulating counselling practice nationwide.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Abel Enitan, emphasised the need for the council to improve the quality of counselling services in Nigeria during the inauguration held in Abuja on Tuesday.
Represented by the Director of Polytechnics and Allied Education, Usman Ejeh, Enitan acknowledged the setbacks in counselling practice.
He noted issues such as misconceptions, role conflicts, and a lack of understanding of the counselling profession, which had hindered its effectiveness.
“Behavioural challenges commonly manifest among adolescents, which can hinder their growth and development into responsible adults in society if left unchecked.
“It is also important to note that counselling practice, particularly in Nigerian schools, has suffered setbacks.
“This is due to issues such as misconceptions, a lack of understanding of the concepts and nature of counselling, undefined roles, and role conflicts, all of which have made counselling appear ineffective in achieving its desired goals.
“It was on this premise that the Federal Ministry of Education conceived the idea of developing the National Policy on Counselling (NPC) and its implementation guidelines,” he said.
He stressed that the new committee would focus on defining counsellors’ roles and streamlining counselling practices to ensure desired outcomes.
The Director of Education Support Services, Lara Nana-Ahmed, urged the council to recognise their pivotal role in contributing to the development of the education sector.
In response, the Chairman of the Governing Board, Prof. Malami Tambawal, assured the council’s commitment to advancing educational development in Nigeria. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Abiemwense Moru
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