Olufunmi Zainab
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has expressed concern over the increasing cases of “sign-out” practices among school leavers in Kano State, describing the trend as unhealthy and dangerous.
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The practice, often involving risky and extreme celebrations by students after completing examinations, has reportedly led to deaths, injuries, and negative consequences for youths in the state.
Speaking during a sensitisation programme in Madobi Local Government Area, the NOA spokesperson, Mr. Olayinka Olawore, listed four thematic campaigns being championed by the agency. These include:
National values reorientation for students of secondary and tertiary institutions against extreme “sign-out” practices.
National campaign on flood mitigation.
National campaign on the Nigerian identity project and national symbols.
National security awareness campaign.
Olawore emphasised that national unity remains the foundation of peace, development, and nation-building.
He warned that the absence of unity erodes trust in government, weakens civic engagement, and wastes national potential.
“Unity promotes social cohesion, encourages collaboration, and enables people of diverse backgrounds to work together towards common goals,” he noted.
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The spokesperson called on stakeholders to collaborate in addressing the menace, stressing that turning school environments into breeding grounds for thuggery and criminality would no longer be tolerated.
Also speaking, the Divisional Police Officer of Madobi, Aminu Suleiman, urged citizens to embrace shared values such as patriotism, honesty, tolerance, justice, respect for diversity, accountability, integrity, and sacrifice.
The sensitisation programme was attended by stakeholders including artisans, traditional and religious leaders, the Director of the College of Nursing Sciences, Burji, Alhaji Danladi Garba Shehu, students’ union representatives, and community leaders.