Observation

This question was equally popular. Most of the candidates who attempted it performed creditably well and scored high marks. Major strength recorded was in candidates successfully identifying that cultism is a major problem to national development. They were also able to highlight factors hindering the eradication of cultism in Nigeria. Nevertheless, some candidates deprived themselves of good marks as they wrote the same points in the various parts.  The candidates were expected to provide the following answers to the question:

(A)       Reasons Why Cultism Constitutes National Problem

1. It promotes mediocrity in the national workforce/human capital.
2. It brings about the breakdown of law and order/Violence in society/anarchy/chaos in society.
3. It allows the socio-economic and political structures to be manned by irresponsible citizens.
4. It erodes commitment to excellence/hard work.
5. It leads to value disorientation/erosion of good values in the society.
6. It leads to loss of lives and properties
7. It discourages investment/development in society.
8. It leads to fall in educational standards.
9. It increases crime rate in society.
10. It engenders illegal proliferation in society.

 (B)      Reasons why eradication of cultism in schools will promote national development

1. It will promote the production of experts.
2. Right and responsible citizens will occupy available positions.
3. It will promote commitment to national development.
4. It ensures security of lives and properties.
5. It promotes commitment to excellence.
6. It enhances economic prosperity.
7. It promotes positive national values.
8. It enhances national pride/good image.
9. It attracts investment/development projects.
10. It promotes peace and order in society.
11. It encourages responsible citizenship.

(C)       Factors hindering the eradication of cultism in Nigeria schools.

1. Involvement of children/wards of influential parents/guardian in cult activities.
2. Involvement of teachers in cult activities.
3. Admission of expelled students due to cult activities into other schools/colleges.
4. Non-implementation of punishments/sanctions designed for cultists.
5. Intimidation of school authorities by cultists.
6. Conducive environment for cult activities/attitude of indifference to cultism by school administrators.
7. Ignorance on the part of students/parents/school administrators.
8. Strong commitment to oath of membership by cultists.
9. Persistent threat to members willing to denounce or expose cult membership/insecurity of victims.
10. Involvement of parents in cult activities.