The Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in conjunction with Triumphant Global Oil Synergy Nigeria Limited has organized an anit-cultism campaign to sensitize students of Emore Grammar School, Oleh, in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, on the dangers and effects of cultism in the society.
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The programme with a theme: “Say no to cultism, yes to a better future,” was held at Emore Grammar School, Golden Jubilee Multipurpose Hall, Oleh.
In her opening remarks, the representative of the NDDC, Miss Princewill Nengi, enumerated the dangers of cultism in promoting violence, jeopardizing the educational pursuits of students, and the legal implications of cultism.
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She urged the students of the school to promote peace and shun violence, adding that desisting from cultism fosters quality education and enables opportunity and leadership.
The representative of Triumphant Global Oil Synergy Nigeria Limited, Miss Favour Amanze stated that cultism is a serious issue that threatens not only the education but also the safety of young people and it leads to fear, violence and lost opportunities.
She stressed that every students has a brighter future, stressing that the choices they made today, will help shape their future.
Also addressing the students, the Warri Area Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mr. Charles Erih, said that students should desist from taking hard drugs, as drugs can damage the brain, lead to cultism and ruin their future.
He noted hard drugs has nothing positive or values to add to students lives, urging them to avoid taking drugs without medical doctor prescription.
Earlier, Principal of Emore Grammar School, Oleh, Mrs. B.O Egwero, said that “cultism refers to the involvement of individuals in secret groups that often promote violence, intimidation, unlawful activities, and immoral behavior.”
According to her, cultism encourages drug abuse, bullying, stealing and disrespect for constituted authority, noting that students who join such groups gradually lose their values and become threats to the society.
“One major repercussion of cultism is the destruction of academic life, and moral character of students.
“Students involved in cult activities usually lose concentration in their studies and spend time attending secret meetings, planning attacks, or engaging in harmful activities,” the principal said.
She therefore, urged the students of the school to shun cultism, adding that success built on violence and fear can never last, but that true greatness comes from discipline, education, friendship, and positive values.
The principal appealed to parents, teachers, religious leaders and the government to play important roles in guiding students properly, creating awareness, and providing counseling and support for young people.
