Theory question 105
CultismSection B: Emerging Issues in the Society
(a) State three reasons why high incidence of cultism constitutes a national problem.
(b) List five reasons why eradication of cultism in schools will promote national development.
(c) Highlight two factors hindering the eradication of cultism in Nigerian schools.
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(a) Any three:
Loss of lives of youths.
Insecurity and fear on campuses and in society.
Disruption of academic calendars.
Leads to other crimes (robbery, kidnapping).
Produces half-baked, violent graduates; bad national image.
(b) Any five:
Stable academic calendar.
Better academic performance and quality graduates.
Safer campuses; less violence.
Saves lives of youths for the nation.
Reduced crime.
Better national image and investment.
Good moral values among youths.
(c) Any two:
Support/protection of cultists by influential people and politicians.
Secrecy of cult activities.
Weak enforcement of anti-cult rules.
Fear of reprisals.
Poor parental care.
Three parts; keep lists short and distinct.