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ABSTRACT

The high rate of sexual immorality among young Nigerian is a thing of concern. This is evident on the wanton and reckless display of all manners of indecency in public, especially on social media platforms. What, in the past, constituted immorality appears no longer to be an issue. Sadly, a lot of these actions are learnt from celebrities and those referred to as social media influencers. Many young people look up to these as role models. This work is a study of the doctrine of the Perpetual Virginity of the Blessed Virgin Mary as a panacea for indecency among Nigerian youths. It begins with an introduction that sets the pace of our discourse. Some key concepts used in the work are clarified. Next some forms of immorality common among Nigerian youths today were highlighted. The importance of virginity and sexual purity is established and some insights are drawn from scriptures and magisterial teachings. The dogma of the Perpetual Virginity of Mary is presented next and this enables us to present her as a role model for sexual purity. Finally, recommendations are made and the work is concluded.