Hassan Idris has contributed to the educational and community development of Benue State in all ramifications. As the Chairman of the Benue Hill-Top Creative Arts Foundation Branch, he led his team and students of Government Girls College, Makurdi, Government Secondary School 72 Barracks, and Saint Mary's Secondary School, Adikpo to Niger State, Minna, where the headquarters of Hill-Top Creative Arts Foundation, Nigeria, is located.
As I stood before my students, unable to find the words to teach, I felt a deep sense of urgency. We can't keep losing our young people to cultism. It's up to all of us parents, teachers, leaders, and policymakers to come together and tackle this problem head-on.
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Effectively combating cultism in Wadata Community requires a multi-dimensional approach that addresses its root causes and provides support for affected individuals and communities. First and foremost, socioeconomic empowerment initiatives, including job creation, skills training, and educational opportunities, must be prioritized. By offering viable alternatives, the allure of cultism can be diminished.