The Lagos State Government and the Nigeria Police Force have launched a renewed anti-cultism campaign across secondary schools in the state, aimed at curbing youth involvement in cult-related activities and promoting safer learning environments.
The initiative, unveiled through a partnership between the Lagos State Police Command and education stakeholders, focuses on sensitizing students about the dangers of cultism, violence, drug abuse, and other social vices threatening the future of young people.
Speaking during the campaign launch, police authorities stressed the need for early intervention and community engagement to prevent students from being recruited into cult groups. Officers urged students to embrace discipline, education, and positive peer influence instead of criminal activities.
The campaign will involve awareness lectures, interactive sessions, counseling programs, and visits to schools across Lagos. Security agencies also pledged to strengthen collaboration with parents, teachers, and community leaders to identify and address cult-related threats among youths.
Education officials described the initiative as timely, noting that cultism continues to endanger academic activities and the safety of students in many communities. They encouraged students to report suspicious activities and avoid associations that could destroy their future.
The anti-cultism drive forms part of broader efforts by the Lagos State Government to improve security, youth development, and moral education in schools across the state.
