(a) List three reasons why cultism constitutes national problems
(b) Give five reasons why eradication of cultism in school will promotes national development
(c) List two factors hindering the eradication of cultism in Nigeria school
Explanation
(a) Reasons why cultism constitutes national problems
i. It leads to increase in drop-out from school and rising unemployment
ii. It leads to loss of lives and properties
iii. It leads to fall in educational standards
iv. It leads to the spread of blood transfusion related diseases such as HIV/AIDS
v. It gives bad images to the society
vi. It breeds irresponsible citizens
vii. It erodes commitment to excellence and hardwork
viii. It increases crime rate in society
ix. It leads to value disorientation and erosion of good values in the society
x. It promotes mediocrity in the national workforce and human capital
(b) Reasons why eradication of cultism in school will promotes national development
i. It promotes positives national values
ii. It will promote the production of experts
iii. It will promote commitment to national development
iv. It encourages responsible citizenship
v. It enhance economic prosperity
vi. It promotes commitment to excellence
vii. It enhances nationalism and patriotism in society
viii. It promotes peace and order in the society
ix. It attracts investment and development projects
x. It ensures security of lives and properties
(c) Factors hindering the eradication of cultism in Nigeria school:
i. Irresponsible school administration and leadership
ii. Strong commitment to oath of membership by cultists
iii. Involvements of parents in cults activities
iv. Negative peer pressure and influence
v. General economic hardship, poverty in the society
vi. God fatherism and backing of cultist by elites or influential members of society
vii. Ignorance on the part of students, parents and school administrators
viii. Persist threat to members willings to denounce or expose cult membership and insecurity of victims
ix. Non-implementation of punishments and sanctions designed for cultists
x. Admission of expelled student due to cult activities into others school and colleges