Edo State Governor Takes His Administration's Anti-cultism Campaign to Secondary Schools in Edo South


Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has taken his administration's Anti-cultism Campaign to Secondary Schools in Edo South Senatorial District.


The campaign which included distribution of anti-cultism materials, sensitization talks also had direct interaction with the students.


Addressing students at the Edo Boys High School and the Ihogbe College, Governor Okpebholo, who spoke through his Principal Security Officer (PSO) Austin Eigbiremolen, said his administration viewed secondary schools as a base point to curb cultism. He said Ihogbe College used to be notorious for cultism and cult activities.


Governor Okpebholo reminded the students that his administration has zero tolerance for corruption which is  why  stringent laws against cultism was signed into law.


Coordinator Special Security Squad, Amiolemen Idemudia, told the students not to allow their friends lure them to join cult groups.


According to him, "Okpebholo is telling you there is no hope in cultism. Where cultism exist, you have retrogression. Keep away from cult activities. If your friend try to lure you into the act, simply tell them it is not good."


A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, said the fight against cultism must be a collective responsibility of parents, community leaders, religious institutions and the youths. Hon. Agbonayinma urged the students to choose life over violence, hope over fear, and progress over destruction.


"You must join to protect our communities, secure the future and build a safer Edo for generations to come. Cultism is not an option. Peace is the choice. Cultism is not a path to power, respect or success. It is path to destruction, imprisonment and untimely death."


Principal of Ihogbe College, Dr. Felix Ighodaro, said the school has become a refined place with good students. He said the sensitisation was in the right direction towards curbing cultism in Edo State.

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