Panam Percy Paul, a renowned gospel singer, has appealed to parents to help their children realise their destiny, saying parents have a greater role to play in guiding their children through the various stages of fulfilling their purpose.
He stated this on Wednesday in Lokoja, while delivering the 16th Distinguished Lecture series of the Federal University, Lokoja.
In in his lecture, titled, Destiny: the 10 Phases of Life and the Human Development, the veteran gospel singer who was of the view that Destiny is a source of inspiration in human development, maintained that the teenagers face almost endless obstacles in their everyday life that block them out and make them feel confused and frustrated.
He specifically emphasised that the most critical stage of parents role in moulding their children’s destiny is at teenage age.
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According to him “This stage is, sincerely, a sensible period of life, where the teenager builds his or her personality, and every action and inaction, especially by parents, have a big influence on teens positively or negatively.
“Teenagers have their own dreams, objectives and ambitions. For the teenage season, both dreams and visions are creative, as well as divine.
“This season of dreams and visions opens up a completely new world to a person whose consciousness was never about himself but his environment.
“In this phase of life, the teenager would appear to be the most selfish and needs to be guided by parents
“The teenager is in the state of absolute independence. Dreams of the future are formed at this age, almost as though that were the present reality”
In his welcome address, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi described Dr. Panam’s lecture as very significant because it bridges two vital dimensions of human experience—spirituality and scholarship.
“Dr. Panam, we deeply appreciate your kind acceptance of our invitation to deliver this lecture, despite your very busy schedule.
“Your willingness to share with us today is a testament to your love for humanity and your commitment to shaping lives beyond the pulpit and the concert stage. Thank you for honouring our invitation.
“This lecture is coming at a time when young people, particularly our students, are seeking meaning, purpose, and clarity in the face of uncertainty.
“It is our hope that today’s message will awaken something deeper in all of us—that it will inspire, challenge, and help us navigate the different seasons of life with renewed faith and courage.”
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