OGUN POCACOV TAKES ANTI-CULTISM CAMPAIGN TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS

OGUN POCACOV TAKES ANTI-CULTISM CAMPAIGN TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS 

By Jennifer Nwosu 


The fight against cultism and substance abuse is increasingly moving beyond police stations and courtrooms into classrooms, where character is shaped long before crime takes root. In Ogun State, that philosophy came alive as the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), in partnership with The Global Citizens NG, convened the 2026 All Youth/Secondary Schools Leadership Summit at Star Diamond School Hall in Ifo, bringing together nearly 180 senior secondary school students from six schools for a day of mentorship, leadership development and crime prevention advocacy.

In a statement released by the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, the initiative reflects the Command's sustained investment in preventive policing through community engagement and youth empowerment. The programme, anchored on POCACOV's "Catch Them Young" strategy, is designed to steer young people away from cultism, substance abuse and other social vices by equipping them with the values, knowledge and confidence needed to make responsible life choices.

At the centre of the campaign was the Coordinator of POCACOV, Ogun State Command, ASP Oluborode Opeyemi, who challenged the students to embrace personal leadership as the foundation for building a safe and secure society. The session examined the dangers of cultism, drug abuse and deceptive gang recruitment tactics, while encouraging participants to cultivate discipline, resilience and the courage to resist negative influences.

The summit extended beyond traditional lectures, drawing on the expertise of an accomplished panel of speakers. Leadership scholar Dr. Julius Osimen explored the principles of responsible leadership in a rapidly changing world, while mental health advocate Mrs. Florence Freddy highlighted the importance of emotional well-being and psychological resilience.

Education expert Mr. Taiwo Oyedele rounded out the discussions with practical insights into character development and ethical decision-making. Parents, teachers and school administrators were also encouraged to strengthen early-intervention systems capable of identifying and supporting vulnerable students before risky behaviours become entrenched.

The event concluded on an inspiring note as students collectively pledged to reject cultism, substance abuse and every form of criminality. More than a symbolic gesture, the commitment marked the beginning of a renewed responsibility to serve as ambassadors of positive values within their schools and communities.

With parents, educators, security agencies and community leaders united behind a common purpose, the summit reinforced an enduring truth: the most effective crime prevention strategy begins long before an offence is committed; by nurturing informed, confident and principled young people who choose leadership over lawlessness.

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