The Problem of Cultism in Higher Institutions in Nigeria: A Case Study of College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Abstract
This study examined the problems of cultism in Nigerian higher institutions with particular reference to College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State. It investigated the immediate and remote causes of these social vices that is fast dismantling and eroding the stability, security, decency and decorum in our society. Some research questions were raised and administered on respondents. It was discovered that the students join this cruel organization in school due to indiscipline that is pervading the society generally. The findings revealed that lust for reputation, willingness to pass at all cost, wicked attitude of some lecturers among others forced students to join this bad clique. It was concluded that, if the society can be well sanitized and sensitized on the need to be disciplined and be above board, if stiff penalty is given to those caught in the act and better learning environment provided, we will surely have a clean society that is free of gangsterism and cultism.
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