Oyo NUJ bemoans incidents of cultism in secondary schools, solicit equipment, welfare for Amotekun, Fire Service
BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI
The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the Oyo State government to enforce discipline in secondary schools in the state to stem the tide of cultism among students of secondary schools.
The union stated this in a communique read to members at its congress which held at the weekend, at the NUJ Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan.
The NUJ expressed concern over rising incidents of cultism, hooliganism, incessant fights and the brandishing of dangerous weapons among students in secondary schools across the state.
The communique urged government, school authorities and parents to take measures, including sanctions against schools that fail to enforce discipline.
“The council, particularly, lamented the rising incidents of cultism, hooliganism, incessant fights and the brandishing of dangerous weapons among students in secondary schools across the State, urging relevant authorities to take decisive measures, including sanctions against schools that fail to enforce discipline.
“The congress stressed that parents must not abdicate their responsibilities in the upbringing of their children, urging them to play more active roles in instilling proper values and discipline in order to curb the growing social vices among youths.
“The congress also deliberated on the need for heightened security consciousness, urging the Seyi Makinde-led administration to adopt more proactive strategies aimed at strengthening the state’s security architecture and ensuring the protection of lives and property,” it read.
NUJ members commended the state government for investing in the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun) as well as the recruitment of 100 Fire Service personnel, charging Makinde to ensure improved equipment and better welfare for the men and women in the two services.
The congress, according to the communique, therefore, passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of the union led by Comrade Akeem Abas and his executive members for the remarkable achievements recorded within the first two months of their administration.
