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| Michael Dabi, Lecturer at EPUC |
A Lecturer at the Evangelical
Presbyterian University College (EPUC) in Ho, Mr. Michael Dabi has called on parents
not to restrict their wards in exhibiting their God talents but rather provide good
counselling and guidance to enable them attain their full potentials in life.
He said the situation
whereby parents impose academic courses on their wards to study at the second cycle
and tertiary institutions only put pressure on them to perform, which some end up
failing, whereas they could have easily excel in their preferred courses.
Mr. Dabi who himself have experienced
similar fate as a teenager, at the launch of his book, ‘Proverbs for Students’ ,
said he was compelled to study Science courses at both the Senior High and University
level, though he has the preference for the Arts and Music.
‘Coercing students to study programmes against
their talents put pressure on them to perform… but if everyone is allowed to
use his/her talent, the world will be a better place’ he noted.
He also posited that, lack
of motivation is one of the root causes of academic failure among students, hence
the decision to come out with the book, which chronicles his experiences as a
student and a lecturer, with a blend of ancient and biblical proverbs as well
as famous quotes to inspire young people to reach out to the world with their
talents.
Dr. Cyril Fayose, President
of the E.P University College who launched the book, urged young people to be discipline
and time conscious as the proverbial ant, so as to make a positive difference in
the society with their talents.
