Federal Government Warns Secondary School Students Against Social Vices
According to Dr. Sununu, social vices such as examination malpractice, indecent dressing, prostitution, thuggery, cultism, drug addiction, smoking, robbery, premarital sex, bullying, cybercrimes, kidnapping, ritual killing, and gender violence undermine the essence of society and compromise the foundations of educational institutions.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to secondary school students nationwide regarding the consequences of involvement in examination malpractice, prostitution, cultism, drug abuse, and other social vices prevalent among students in Nigeria.
Speaking at a sensitization meeting aimed at eradicating vices in secondary schools, the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, expressed concern about the increasing infiltration of social vices that threaten the integrity of the nation's educational institutions.
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The meeting, which brought together students, principals, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders, highlighted the detrimental impact of social vices on academic performance and moral values.
According to Dr. Sununu, social vices such as examination malpractice, indecent dressing, prostitution, thuggery, cultism, drug addiction, smoking, robbery, premarital sex, bullying, cybercrimes, kidnapping, ritual killing, and gender violence undermine the essence of society and compromise the foundations of educational institutions.
The event organized by the Unity Schools Division of Senior Secondary Education Department emphasized the urgent need for collective action to address the prevalence of social vices in secondary schools.
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Dr. Sununu reiterated the importance of creating an environment that fosters growth and empowers students to make positive choices, resist negative influences, and uphold values of respect, integrity, and discipline.
He emphasized the role of educators, parents, and mentors in educating students about the consequences of engaging in destructive behaviors, advocating for constant counseling and supervision to eradicate social vices in secondary schools.
In her address, Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, Director of the Senior Secondary Education Department, urged students to embrace their role as agents of change and strive for excellence while rejecting the allure of vices.
The sensitization meeting underscored the government's commitment to promoting academic excellence and fostering a conducive learning environment free from social vices in secondary schools across Nigeria.
