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WHAT COMES TO YOUR MIND WHEN YOU SEE

THESE?
WINTER
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CULTISM

BY

MISS OCHI
OGECHI
Lesson Objectives

• Explain the meaning of Cultism


• Discuss the history of cultism in Nigeria.
• Highlight the characteristics of cult groups
and examples of cult groups in Nigeria
• Identify the causes of cultism and the
reasons for joining cult
• Explain the consequences of cultism
• Suggest solutions/preventive measures
to the problem of cultism in Nigeria
MEANING OF CULTISM
Meaning of Cultism Continues
Brief History of Cultism in Nigeria

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Cultism can be traced to the formation of Pirate
Confraternity by Professor Wole Soyinka in 1952 at
University of Ibadan. TheTemplate
idea was to train young Nigerians,
who would uphold the nation’s heritage and eschew tribalism
and bad behaviour. Members consisted of intelligent and
responsible undergraduates of the university, who were
interested in politics.
Currently, the story is not the same. Many other cult groups
now exist within and outside the school system, without any
proper identification of the reasons for which they were
setup. They include Black Eye, Bucaneers, Black Axe,
Daughters of Jezebel, Red Devils, Amazon, Temple of Eden
etc. Cultism is one of the social problems in educational
institutions.
Examples of Cult Groups in Nigerian Schools
Today
1. Black Axe
2. Pyrates Confraternity
3. Buccaneers Confratenity
4. Mgba-Mgba Brothers
5. Black Berret
6. Black Cross
7. Black Ladies Club
8. Eiye
9. Amazones
WHO IS THIS?
Characteristics of Cult Groups
1. The group initiate members secretly
2. They have signs, symbols and passwords which are
meant to be used and recognized only by their
members
3. They assist one another and promote members’
interest.
4. They are usually involved in conflict against opponents
in other cult groups leading to bloody clashes.
5. They take alcohol, tobacco and hard drugs.
6. Members often wear expensive clothes.
7. They are bold and daring
8. They usually carry arms
9. They are involved in inhumane practices such as
robbery etc.
CAUSES OF CULTISM
1. Home background
2. Peer group influence
3. Exposure to foreign values
5. Drug abuse
6. Poor leadership: The inability of leaders to deliver on their
promises is another factor responsible for cultism. They
see cultism as a shield where they can hide and fend for
themselves
7. Curiosity
8. Lack of self-confidence
9. Proliferation of arms
10. support by school staff
11. Injustice and marginalization
12. Exposure to foreign values
13. Search for power
14. Frustration
CAUSES OF CULTISM contd…

WINTER
Other reasons include;
•The need to gain respect and recognition
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•To overcome the frustrations from family,
school and the society
•For security purposes
•For financial assistance
•Most times, cultists are used and funded by
influential persons/politicians in our society.
They supply both money and arms with which
they intimidate their opponent.
CONSEQUENCES OF CULTISM
1. Violence
2. Threat to peace and security in
campuses
3. Break down of social values
4. Criminal tendencies
5. Moral decadence
6. Rustication or expulsion of cultists
7. Inconsistency in school calendar
8. Fall of academic standard
9. Murder
SOLUTIONS TO CULTISM

1.Education/Enlightenment
2.Fuctions of the parents
3.Activities of religious institutions
4.Law enforcement
5.Monitoring team e.g anti-cult groups
6.Campaigns against cultism
7.Activities of guidance and counselling unit
EVALUATION
1. What is Cultism?
2. Mention and explain 3 causes of cultism
3. State any four characteristics of cult
groups
SUMMARY
The war against cultism is one in which everyone has a
role to play in ensuring that it is curbed. Since it is
prevalent in our schools, all stakeholders in the education
of the child must join hands in finding a final solution to
cultism. The stakeholders include;
Individuals (Students)
Family (Parents/Guardians)
The School/Educational Institution
The government and the society at large.
Next topic: LEADERSHIP AND FOLLOWERSHIP

Any Questions???

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