Lagos State deputy governor, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has advised young Nigerians to embrace moral value building societies like the scout association rather than fall prey to cultism.
Speaking during a visit to him by the Lagos State Scout Council on Wednesday, Hamzat said that the role of organisations like the scout has become more important in this era when young people are being lured into cultism.
He urged youths to resist peer influence that usually leads them to vices and crime, adding that association like the scout provides better character forming influences.
The deputy governor urged those already in the scout to adhere to the principles that have over the years made it an organisation for young people.
While promising the support of the state government, towards the various activities of the scout association, Hamzat urged the leadership of scout council to always provide an avenue for young people to shun violence.
Adebesin Oyeyemi, the scout council commissioner, who led the visit, assured of the organisation’s determination to mould character and contribute to the education of young people in its fold.
“The mission of scouting is to contribute to the education of these young people and ensure value the change,” he said.
Oyeyemi also advised parents to create time to know their children and wards despite their busy schedule, saying by so doing, a large number of young people will be weaned off crime.
