Ogun Govt. Tasked To End Violence, Cultism In Schools

The Ogun State government has been charged to rise up to the task of ending spate of violence and cultism, especially in secondary schools across the state.

The Chairman, Old Students Association, Ahmadiyya Grammar School, Eleyele Ibadan, Alhaji Muritala Lawal gave the charge during his address at the Annual General Meeting/End of the year party of the association, held in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.

Alhaji Lawal said that relevant authorities and stakeholders should put in place adequate measures and security network to curb the menace of violence and cultism in schools across the country.

He also implored the relevant stakeholders not to handle the on-going epidemic ravaging secondary schools with a lip services, saying that once the foundation is faulty, there will also be a decay in the sector.

The Chairman of the old association called on the parents and guardians of students in schools to ensure their proper upbringing from homes aimed at complementing efforts of the government in curtailing the menace.

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Alhaji Lawal challenged government at all levels to appropriate substantial amount of money to education in their annual budget, so as to raise the standard of qualitative education in the country.

The Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Hon. Babatunde Emiola Gazal in his remarks explained that the present administration under the leadership of Prince Dapo Abiodun has been working tirelessly in the educational sector for the improvement in the standard of qualitative education in the State.

He assured that necessary adequate security network would be put in place to forestall such menace in the State, noting that all hands must be on deck to eradicate the violence and cultism in the Schools across the country.

Earlier, the guest lecturer, Prof. Fatiu Arogundade, Registrar, West Africa Post Graduate College of Medicine, Badagry, in his health tips, titled “Caring for our Old Age” implored members of the association to always invest in their health to guarantee sound health and long life.

Prof. Arogundade charged them to maintain family tie and ensure a better hygienic environment condition for better standard of living, saying that environment of living must be free from filthy and unhygienic behaviors.

The event was rounded off with presentation of awards to deserving personalities who have contributed to the growth and development of the school.