From Bola Ogunlayi, Ibadan.
Youths in the Oyo state owned tertiary institutions are to enjoy being re- oriented against societal ills, the Mobilization Agency for Socio-Economic Development (OYMASED) has disclosed.
This was revealed during a working visit to the office of the Rector, The Polytechnic Ibadan.
The OYMASED DG, Dr Morohunkola Thomas, said the restitiveness among youths has made them neglect positive values while the state government is committed to ensuring that they are mobilized with the necessary education and sensitization.
The sensitization is expected to commence tomorrow.
Dr Thomas while reeling out the mission of the agency said youths which comprises students in the institution are the future leaders of tomorrow, hence, the need to teach them the core values needed for their mental development.
He added that students no longer value hard work but a fast way of making it in life.
He noted that cultism, thuggery, bullying, taking of illicit substance, and indecent dressing, among others, should be discouraged among youths.
‘Bullying, thuggery, indecent dressing, illicit drugs/substance and other vices are now on the rise as youths prefer to get rich quickly instead of imbibing the spirit of tolerance, perseverance and honesty’, he said.
While appreciating the workforce of the institution for their quality of service, the OYMASED DG said all hands must be on deck to ensure that products of the institution are well behaved in the society.
In his response, The Polytechnic Rector,
Dr Taiwo Lasisi gave kudos to the State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, for establishing the Agency at this time.
Dr Lasisi, while appreciating the team for coming assured the Agency of the Institutions support.
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