The senior special assistant to the president on students engagement, Sunday Asefon,
has announced the formation of a special committee on campaign against social vices in tertiary institutions.

This he said was a decisive step to address the growing concern of social vices plaguing tertiary institutions across the country.

Mr Asefon disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

Drug abuse, cultism, cybercrime, sexual harassment, and academic dishonesty among others are some social vices hindering academic performance and personal development of students, according to the statement.

“The formation of the special committee underscores a significant commitment of the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu to safeguard the future of Nigerian students.

“And also the need for a comprehensive and collaborative approach in tackling the menace of social vices in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions,” it said.

The statement noted that the committee was drawn from various stakeholders, renowned educationists, students activists, and patriotic leaders among others.

On the committee for the Eradication of Social Vices in Tertiary Institutions (SESV-TI) are Suleiman Kazaure, former director-general of NYSC, and the deputy vice-chancellor of the Nigerian Army University Biu, as the chairman.

Others are Maxwell Okoye as secretary, Jerry Ugokwe, a professor of Legislative Studies, Chibudom Nwuche, former Reps deputy speaker, ex-Governor Bala Ngilari, ex-FCT minister of state, Ramat Tijjani, the Archbishop of the African Church Abuja, Bishop Peter Ogunmuyiwa, Abubakar Rimi Jnr, Bishop Sunday Onuoha, Timothy Nwachukwu, Ismail Lawanson, Tayyiba Abdulrazak and representatives of security agencies.

The committee’s mandate is to develop and implement comprehensive awareness campaigns, educate students about the dangers of social vices and promote positive values.

The committee will also collaborate with tertiary institution’s administrators to strengthen security measures and implement stricter disciplinary codes.

(NAN)