IBADAN EAST L C D A BOSS CHARGES STUDENTS TO PRIORITIZE EDUCATION OVER CULTISM

The Political Head and Administrator of Ibadan East Local Council Development Area, Hon.Mrs Mary Esomior  has charged the secondary school students within the council area to steer clear of activities that could jeopardize their future prospects.  The charged was made  during the  campaign  to eradicate cultism and drug abuse among the youth.

Emphasizing the importance of education as an invaluable asset, The council boss underscored, "Your education serves as your armor, your intellect, and your shield against the destructive influences of cultism and related vices that can impair your future."

Earlier in her address  Mrs Oyewale Mosunmola, the Head of Local Government Administration, who entreated the students to remain steadfast in their academic pursuits, admonished them to refrain from affiliations with negative groups and the perilous pitfalls of drug abuse,urging the younger generation to uphold the mantle of knowledge and desist from  harmful engagements that could impede their journey towards a brighter tomorrow.

Dr Olufemi Michael,  in his lectures said, "secret cult are organized group that responsible for violence and act of terrorism being experienced in schools, colleges and campus. They are responsible for the violation of the standard of peaceful and decent life in our educational institution". He said further  that cultists perpetuate criminal atrocities against their fellow students and other members of the academic community.

 He charged the student to shun cultism and said  it is a criminal offence and advice that anti cultism should be part of the secondary schools curriculum in Nigeria .

 He concluded by urging the parents to pay attention to their children's welfare  and inculcate religious values into their children.

Present at the occasion are: the leader of the house, Hon. Igbalajobi, other members of the legislative house, Director of Administration and General Service, Mr Akinlade A , A, Director of finance , Mrs Olanrewaju Jibola, Director of Education and Social Services, Mrs Badmus M R, Deputies and other unit heads.

E-signed

Funmilayo Amusan

Information officer

Ibadan East L C D A.