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Social Vices: NGO Advocates Strong Synergies To Combat Menace in Epe
By Babatunde Kaka
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NGO Advocates Strong Synergies To Combat rising cases of social vices in Epe
- Adebanjo described the worrisome situation as a time-bomb inimical to the advancement of the community when it eventually explodes
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Non-Governmental Organisation, The Emerald Blazers, has called for serious efforts to combat the scourge of unacceptable acts of immorality perpetrated by young people in Epe.
The President of the NGO, Mr Salami Idris Adebanjo made this call in an interview with EKO HOT BLOG during the reorientation and sensitisation campaign tagged “Mentorship, Reorientation and Sensitisation Project Against Social Vices,” for Secondary Schools In Epe Division held at Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Eredo LCDA, Epe.
Adebanjo described the worrisome situation as a time-bomb inimical to the advancement of the community when it eventually explodes.
He stressed that a high-level synergy with all stakeholders across various communities in the town is a sure catalyst to combat the alarming rate of acts of social vices which has, to a large extent, become a norm among Nigeria’s teeming youth population of which Epe Division is no exception.
“It is open knowledge that acts of social vices exhibited by young people across our beloved communities in Epe have become embarrassing, counterproductive and distasteful.
“That’s why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to take action to salvage the situation as much as possible by taking the campaign to schools to complement the efforts of the industriously efficient teachers and the government,” he said.
Adebanjo, a Lecturer in the Mathematics Unit, Department of General Studies Education, School of Education of former Michael Otedola College of Primary Education now Lagos State University of Education, LASUED, said that it was time for all and sundry to rise and address the critical situation.
He said that future leaders are being lost to avoidable deaths which he described as disheartening.
“You can imagine how cultism, drug abuse and addiction, wire fraud, prostitution now called “hook up,” ritual killing, rape, thuggery, gangsterism and other barbaric acts have snuffed out lives of sons and daughters of our kinsmen.
“That’s why we have put this project together and we would like to enjoin the parents, imams, pastors, career professionals and even the traditional institutions to act. When these acts are collectively condemned, I believe they would be drastically reduced. All of us must do something,” he said.
The Publicity Secretary of the NGO, Mr Osifeko Mark Olaniyi, described the project as a huge sacrifice, stressing that the first phase which began at Epe’s premier post-primary institution, Epe Grammar School on 28th June 2022 and terminated at Model College Igbonla on 21st July 2022, has proved to be effective for review in plans and actions for the next phase.
Olaniyi who expressed the team’s profound gratitude to the leadership of Education District III, Falomo-Ikoyi, Lagos for approving the project also disclosed that with the District’s backing, the NGO was able to sensitise a total of twenty-eight (28) Junior and Senior Secondary School students across Epe Central and Eredo LCDA.
He added that Secondary Schools in Ibeju-Lekki and Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA would be sensitised in the 2022/2023 academic session commencing by September 2022.
“The project, though herculean, has availed us with first-hand experience of cases involving social vices across the schools we have visited. We’ve been able to speak up against indiscipline, truancy, drug abuse, examination malpractices, cultism, sexual harassment, cybercrimes, gangsterism and others.
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“More interesting is that the Administrators of the school we have visited so far want the sensitisation to be continuous and we’ve pledged our support to be available at all times.
“I want to use this medium to appreciate our public-spirited team members for exhibiting unparalleled commitment. Our vibrant Convener, Mr Muyiwa Okesanya was superb in providing us with his excellent leadership style. Special appreciation also goes to all members of the group and volunteers who were all instrumental in achieving this noble feat,” he said.
See pictures from the event:
The team at Epe junior grammar school.
The team presented the flex banner and project document to the leadership of Epe Junior Grammar School.
Mr Salami Idris (middle) the President of Emerald Balzers spoke while addressing students in a school.
Epe Senior Grammar School students paid rapt attention during the sensitisation exercise.
A teacher of Pobuna Senior Grammar School made contributions to the sensitisation.
Students of Pobuna Senior High School.
Mr Aboderin, the Principal of Pobuna Senior High School received the flex banner and project document against social vices.
The sensitisation exercise at Pobuna Junior High School.
The sensitisation at Odo-Obara Junior High School.
The sensitisation at the Igbooye community junior high school.
The Principal of the Igbooye Community Senior High School spoke during her appreciation message after the sensitisation.
The sensitisation at Epe Girls’ Senior High School.
Mr Mark Osifeko Olaniyi, the Publicity Secretary of the organisation spoke while discussing with students of St Patrick’s Junior High School.
Presentation of the flex banner and project document to St Patrick’s Junior High School Principal.
Presentation of the flex banner and project document to St Patrick’s Senior High School Principal.
Presentation of the flex banner and project document to Alaro Senior High School Vice-Principal.
A young boy made contributions to the discussions at Alaro Junior High School.
Members of staff of Alaro Junior High School in a group photograph with the team.
Mr Sulaimon discussed the sensitisation with students of Adeshowon Senior High School.
Mrs Benedict of Adeshowon Junior High School received the flex banner and project document on behalf of the school.
Staff and students of Adeshowon Junior High School in a group picture with the team.
The Vice-Principal of Odo-Obara Senior High School, Mr Dosu received the package on behalf of the school.
Members of staff of Nazareth Senior College in a group picture with the team.
The Vice Principal of Odomola Senior High School, Mrs Akinrimade (left) received the package on behalf of the school.
The Emerald Blazers team in a group photograph with Odomola Junior High School students after the sensitisation.
Students of Army Children Junior High School during the sensitisation exercise.
The team in a group picture with members of staff of Lagos State Senior Model College, Igbonla Epe.
Mr Balogun, the LSMC Igbonla Senior School Principal received the flex banner and the document on behalf of the school.
Mr Adesanya MT and the secretary of the Emerald Blazers team, Kaka BS having a feedback discussion at Okemagba Senior School.
The usual presentation of banner and project document to the management of Okemagba Senior School.
Mr Muyiwa Okesanya, the former Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Director and convener of the NGO.
Mrs Oyesola, the Okemagba Junior School Principal received the flex banner and project document from the team.
Mrs Samuel, a member of the team, is flanked on the right by Comrade Adam Edu in a discussion with students of Okemagba Senior School.
Ogunmodede Senior High School Principal, Mr Orelaja, Mr Olanipekun Kazeem, convener of the Summer Career Program and the Emerald Blazers tea in a group picture.
A member of the staff of Ogunmodede buttressed the discussions with the students against social vices.
A beautiful view of students of Ogunmodede Senior College on the morning assembly.
A beautiful shot of students of Ogunmodede Junior College on the morning assembly.
Mr Muyiwa Okesanya led discussions with students of Ogunmodede Junior College.
Mr Adebowale Michael led discussions with the students of St Patrick’s Junior school.
The Principal of St. Patrick’s Senior giving a goodwill message after the sensitization exercise
The management of Alaro Junior High School received the package from the Emerald Blazers team.
Alaro Junior High School Principal in a show of gratitude to the convener, Mr Muyiwa Okesanya after the sensitisation exercise.
Students of Alaro Senior High School.
Students of Adeshowon Junior High School listened to the reorientation campaign.
Nazareth College Principal received the package from the team after the sensitization exercise.
The team members at Odo-Obara Senior High School after the sensitization exercise.
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