Then, one wole soyinka led a group of seven students to form the pyrates confraternity at the university college, ibadan. Cultism or gangsterism and its effect on moral development of learners in nigerian tertiary institutions pemede oluwatobi and viavonu babatunde department of educational foundations and counselling psychology faculty of education, lagos state university, lagos, nigeria. It was discovered from the study that cultism among the students of tertiary institutions is real and urgent solutions is needed by government and institution at large to curb it. Confraternities in nigeria are secretsociety like student groups within higher education that have recently been involved in illegal and violent activities. Cultism has cast gloom over the educational sector.
Cultism article about cultism by the free dictionary. Abstract that education is a crucial factor in the socioeconomic, political and y development of a nation is not in doubt. D 12lecturer, 3senior lecturer, department of mass communication nnamdi azikiwe university, awka, anambra state, nigeria. In line with daily tips academic focus will look at the origin, and nature of cultism in nigerian university system. Pdf the issue of cultism in nigeria universities is not a new thing. Ileife, nigeria abstract cultism has become a major social problem both within and outside the nigerian universities. The nefarious and nocturnal activities of secret cults have led to the untimely death of several cult members, innocent students and staffs of tertiary institutions. The menace of secret cults in the nigerian universities.
Let us take a look at the history of cultism in nigeria and how it all began. Origin of cultism in nigeria and examples of some cult. Criminal oriented behaviour abstract the paper examined the menace of secret cults in the nigerian tertiary institutions. The issue of cultism has in spite of many efforts at reducing it, soared up in the nigerias tertiary institutions. Cultism or gangsterism and its effect on moral development. The guardian nigeria newspaper brings you the latest headlines, opinions, political news, business reports and international news. The issue of cultism in nigeria universities is not a new thing. The emergence of campus cult as they are known in nigeria today began with a split of early 1970s, in pirates confraternity. Please read on the origin of cultism in nigeria here. Eradicating cult and cultism for the achievement of the millennium development goals in nigeria chinyeremaka christian ojimba department of history, federal college of education, kano. The first confraternity, the pyrates confraternity was created as a social organization for promising students. Virtually all the tertiary institutions in nigeria are under the impact of cultism. Cultism news latest breaking stories and top headlines. It was formed by nigerias only nobel laureate, prof.
Although the origins of cultism and violence are not recent in the nigerian universities, the. Use of cultists as thugs by politicians encourages cultism in nigeria. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. The parents must work closely with the institutions authority to arrive at a lasting. Origin of cultism in nigeria the origin of cultism in the nigerian tertiary institutions can be traced to the pirates confraternity founded by the nobel laureate, wole soyinka and others at the university college, ibadan now the university of ibadan, in 1953. Achebe 1998 sub mits that t here is noth ing wron g with the geographical entit y called. Nigeria the federal republic of nigeria comprises thirty six states and its federal capital territory is abuja. The nook book ebook of the origin of cultism in nigeria by wole. Origin of secret cult in nigerian tertiary educations.
Cultism started at the university college, ibadan in 1952 when wole soyinka now professor and six others formed the pyrates confraternity. The aim of this research is thus to analyse the trends and patterns in which violent deaths attributed to sorcery or cultism occur in the country. Then, one wole soyinka led a group of seven students to form the pyrates confraternity at. The cases of the nigeria experience and that of sierra leone especially in the tertiary education institution campuses testify to these assertions.
History of cultism confraternities in nigeria by chucksbadtm. The origin of secret cults in institution of higher learning in nigeria is traced to prof. However, nigerian cultism is a complex social problem that isnt easily solved. Read all the latest news, breaking stories, top headlines, opinion, pictures and videos about cultism from nigeria and the world on today. Curbing cultism in higher institutions the tide news.
It is a social crime which is very rampant within the school system, although cult groups are everywhere within the larger society. Here are some examples of both students and lecturers that have been killed. Their aim of forming the cult group was to bridge the gap created by ethnicity and tribalism, but along the line our youths hijacked this purpose and. Cultism itself, according to history, started for a good cause, but over time things have changed. Wole soyinka, aigimoukhuede, pius oleghe, ralph opara, nat oyelola and prof. The escalation of violent crimes in nigeria has been attributed to the proliferation of arms and ammunition in the hands of private individuals. Origin of campus cults what is known as secret cult in tertiary institutions started at university college, ibadan in 1953. Investigation further showed that quite a number of politicians, academics, professionals and different sets of people belong to one cult group or the other. History of cultismconfraternities in nigeria by chucksbadtm. Cultism is a major vice which is common in tertiary institutions in nigeria today.
In 1952, a group of seven students from the university college ibadan formed the pyrates confraternity. Jan 06, 2014 the origination of cultism in nigeria must read leave a comment cultism today has become a very diabolical practice the national association of airlords the supreme eiye confraternity is a fraternity based in almost all the higher schools of learning in nigeria. The flag the flag of nigeria consists of three equal sized. They observed that the university was populated with wealthy students who were associated with colonial powers. A cult includes the totality of ideas, activities, and pr. A case study of college of education, ekiadolorbenin abstract cultism is small groups of people who have. The origin of cultism was traced to the seadog confraternity a. It is almost impossible to accurately and empirically document the amount of. Cultism today has become a very diabolical practice. It is practiced in schools and campuses, and even outside school environments. The exact death toll of confraternity activities is unclear. The cults can greatly affect populations and can cause seemingly innocent people to become tangled up in criminal activities that are performed as parts of cult rituals.
It is indeed appropriate that this conference by the foundation for ethnic violence in nigeria should incorporate issues on cultism in nigerian universities because violence in all its forms and ramifications, either as a tool to enforce supremacy on campus among rival cult groups or to acquire unmerited favour from staff and students, constitutes the common thread that runs through the. Cultism itself, according to history, started for a good cause, but. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. However, as new confraternities were formed, they became increasingly violent through the 1970s and 1980s. Cultism in nigeria has assumed a very dangerous trend because some people have found it to be most effective group that can give power, wealth and even protection. There are different cults in villages, towns and even streets.
Cultism in nigeria 2299 words 10 pages recent activities of secret fraternities in edo and anambra states of nigeria have once again brought to focus the impact of the activities of the nefarious groups on the polity. Nigeria today is the renewal of the menace and aggressiveness of cult activities. This is a role performed by secret societies in the adult communities. Please read on the reasons why people join cults here. The earliest form of these cults flourished in egypt, greece, rome and china. By the end of 2008, the nigeria police force comprised 5,515 police stations, 1,115 police divisions, 123 area commands, and 36 state commands and one federal capital territory command. Secret cults in nigeria s higher institutions started as fraternities with sole aim of maintaining law and order on campuses.
The atrocities committed on daily basis by the cult groups is obviously beyond imagination. Politicians clampers the effectiveness of effort towards curbing cultism through their direct or indirect affiliation with these cults. Secret cults are organisations whose membership and modes of operation are considered to be unconventional and known to members only. The remaining six are olumyiwa awe, ralph opara, tunji tubi, daige imokhuede, pius olegbe and olu agunloye. Cultism can be defined as the practice of activities that are associated with secret cults. Introduction cultism is one of the major challenges confronting the nations education system. Expulsion of students involved in cultism from tertiary institutions and even secondary institutions. One estimate in 2002 was that 250 people had been killed in campus cultrelated murders in the previous decade, while the exam ethics project lobby group estimated that 115. The origin of secret cult could be traced back in 1953 in nigeria tertiary institutionuniversity college, ibadan now known as university of ibadan ui. Chapter one introduction background of the study the emergence of cult activities in tertiary institutions in africa can be traced back to the early 1950s. Belief in witchcraft in nigeria 2006 2014 3 introduction nigerian newspapers report almost daily on incidences of witchcraft and occult activities. Increased robbery, kidnapping, rape and other crimes in the society. The research entitled cultism in tertiary education institution campuses of fourah bay college.
Cultism or gangsterism and its effect on moral development of. Cultism in nigeria 2299 words 10 pages recent activities of secret fraternities in edo and anambra states of nigeria have once again brought to focus the impact of. D, 2uche patricia ekwugha, 3chinwe elizabeth uzochukwu ph. History of different cults there are many secret societies in our campuses. One estimate in 2002 was that 250 people had been killed in campus cultrelated murders in the previous decade, while the exam.
It may take ending other social issues for nigerian cultism to be solved. Wole soyinka,the first captain of the pyrates confraternity formed at university of ibadan in 1952. Cultism in nigerian universities and the way out professor. It is repeatedly said that the youths are the future leaders but it is a little wonder what the future holds for the youth of this country which has a good proportion of her youth.
The eiye group as it was called was founded by three students of the university of ibadan to uphold the core nature of the. What is known as secret cult in tertiary institutions started at university college, ibadan in 1953. Secret cult is a group or association whose activities are made hidden from nonmembers. The menace of cultism in nigerian schools has certainly emerged. The headquarters of the force is located in abuja, in. Its coast in the south lies on the gulf of guinea on the atlantic ocean. The origin of the secret cults in the nigerian tertiary institutions, especially. The menace of secret cults in the nigerian universities nairametrics. Oct 23, 2011 nigeria the federal republic of nigeria comprises thirty six states and its federal capital territory is abuja. Mar 16, 2016 cultism in nigeria has assumed a very dangerous trend because some people have found it to be most effective group that can give power, wealth and even protection.
The origin of cultism in the nigerian universities can be traced to the pyrates confraternity that was founded by the nobel laurete, wole soyinka and others at the. Trends an patterns o fataities resulting rom cul societies. Cultism in nigeria tertiary institutions dates back to professor wole soyinkas college days, when he organized a cult group named pirate confraternity with the help of some friends of his. Speaking on the issue of cultism among nigerian students, president of national association of nigeria students, nans, comrade taiwo bamigbade egalitarian, listed the following reasons students. Nigeria is located in west africa and shares land borders with the republic of benin in the west, chad and cameroon in the east, and niger in the north. The national association of airlords the supreme eiye confraternity is a fraternity based in almost all the higher schools of learning in nigeria. Nigeria has long had a history of secret societies dating back to precolonial days. A case study of college of education, ekiadolorbenin includes abstract and chapter one, complete project material available the effect of cultism in nigeria higher institutions. Odubunmi 1998 sees cultism as the information of a group of initiates or adherent around the figure of a god, a saint or.
Cultism can be defined as the practices or activities of a group of people who have extreme religious beliefs that are considered severe. In nigeria, a confraternity cultism is a group that is nominally universitybased, though street and creek confraternities began in the 1990s. The consequences of cultism include decreased morale, a need for substances and incarceration of individuals who were involved in the cult. Nollywood films representation of cultism and ritual. According to opaluwah 2000, what is known as campus cultism in tertiary institutions started at the university college, ibadan, nigeria in 1952. Wole soyinka was the founder of the sea dogs,that made up of seven students. These cults are there for purposes, like security of member by the performance of rituals. However, modern cults trace their origins back to ordinary student. Campus cults are modification of the mother groups in the wider society like ogboni, amorc etc.
Nollywood films representation of cultism and ritual murder. The activities of various cults have caused a lot of damage to lives and properties in nigeria. Origin of cultism in nigeria and examples of some cult groups. History of cultismconfraternities in nigeria education. Causes, effects and strategies for eradicating cultism among. Causes, effects and strategies for eradicating cultism. It is no longer news that the universities and other institutions of higher learning meant to be further training ground for integral human development of the youths for a greater tomorrow have been infiltrated with a lot of antisocial behavioural idiosyncrasies, and have become also a comfortable ground for breeding student cultists and their nefarious. Nollywood films representation of cultism and ritual murder in nigeria, real or imagined. Area of study the study was carried out in tertiary institution of nnamdi azikiwe university awka. Thus, cultism may be viewed as a system of beliefs binding together people of the same interest for the purpose of promoting and defending the common pursuit.
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