The Need for Development of Marshals for Rehabilitation of Cultists in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria

Abstract

This research report “The need for development of Marshals for rehabilitation of cultists in tertiary institutions in Nigeria” was focused. A survey research method was used. The population for the study was one thousand seven hundred and sixty respondents. The method used for sample population was purposively drawn from tertiary institutions from North-Central Goe-Political Zone, Nigeria. The instrument used for data collection was a Researcher’s structured validated and reliable, 0.85 Psycho-Social Education Inventory (PSEI). The inventory was designed for respondents to respond to either SA=Strongly Agreed, A=Agreed, N=Neutral, D=Disagreed, & SD=Strongly Disagreed rated scoring. Data gathered was by the Researchers and eight research assistants. Analysis of the data was by Chi-square, frequency and percentages statistical methods at alpha 0.05 level of significance and 1759 degrees of freedom. Based on the results of the data analysis and the discussions, it could be recommended that lecturers and students should be trained in the art of detecting cultists and their modus operandi on campus during orientation programmes. Also the government should create Marshals to detect cultists and rehabilitate them. It could also be concluded that all social clubs should be based in Nigeria tertiary institutions. Students’ conduct during lectures should be monitored. Also, attendance at classes during lectures should form part of the students’ cumulative scores for the award of certificate.