Cultism III – Eradication of Cultism in Schools SS1 Civic Education Lesson Note

Reasons Why Cultism Constitutes a National Problem

1. It promotes mediocrity in the national workforce/human capital
2. It brings about the breakdown of law and order/Violence in the society/anarchy/chaos in society
3. It allows the socio-economic and political structures to be managed by irresponsible citizens.
4. It erodes commitment to excellence and hard work.
5. It leads to value disorientation/erosion of good values in society.
6. It discourages investment/development in society.
7. It leads to a fall in educational standards.
8. It increases crime rates in society.
9. It engenders the illegal proliferation of arms in society.
10. It breeds irresponsible citizens.
11. It undermines the sense of patriotism/nationalism/commitment to the nation.

12 It gives a bad image to society.

13. It leads to the spread of blood transfusion-related diseases such as HIV/AIDS.

Factors Hindering The Eradication Of Cultism In Nigeria Schools

1. Involvement of children/wards of influential parents/guardians in cult activities.
2. Involvement of teachers in cult activities.
3. Admission of expelled students due to cult activities into other schools/colleges.
4. Intimidation of school authorities by a cultist.
5. Non-implementation of punishment/sanctions designed for cultists.
6. Conducive environment for cult activities/attitude of indifference to cultism by school administrators.
7. Godfatherism/backing of cultists by elite or influential members of society.
8. General economic hardship/poverty in society.
9. Corruption/Injustice.
10. Irresponsible parenting/children’s upbringing.
11. The proliferation of illegal arms in society.
12. Negative peer pressure/influence.
13. Involvement of parents in cult activities.
14. Ignorance on the part of students/parents/school administrators.
15. A persistent threat to members willing to denounce or expose the cult

Reasons Why The Eradication Of Cultism In Schools Will Promote National Development

1. It will promote the production of experts.
2. Right, and responsible citizens will occupy leadership positions.
3. It will promote commitment to national development.
4. It ensures the security of lives and properties.
5. It increases the number of employable youths that contribute to national development.
6. It leads to a reduction in crime rates/violence in society.
7. It ensures a stable academic calendar/conducive environment for learning in the school system.
8. It enhances nationalism/patriotism in society.
9. It encourages responsible citizenship.
10. It attracts investment/development projects
11. It enhances national pride/good image.
12. It promotes positive national values.
13. It enhances economic prosperity.
14. It promotes commitment to excellence.