Negative attitude

1. Negative attitude and social vices

Negative Attitudes and Conducts: Cultism, Kidnapping, and Other Related Social Vices

 Definition

Negative attitudes and conducts refer to behaviors, actions, or practices that go against societal norms, values, and ethics, posing threats to national development and peaceful coexistence.They are anti social behaviors that has severe penalties and consequences.

    When negative behaviors are constantly manifested,it becomes a vice.Where other people in the society adopt these behaviors they become social vices.Examples:of negative behaviors:includes,lies,fighting,violence,bullying,slander,cheating,disrespect, envy/jealousy,laziness.e.t.c

Major Social Vices in Nigeria

i. Cultism: Cultism refers to secret organizations or groups,often in educational institutions, with hidden agendas and practices involving rituals, violence, and intimidation.Some of the effects of cultism in our society includes: violence and deaths, Psychological trauma,disruption of academic activities etc 

ii. Kidnapping

This is the unlawful abduction of individuals, typically for ransom or political leverage.It is usually due to

Unemployment,

Poverty,

Weak law enforcement

greed and materialistic mentality 

Effects of kidnapping includes 

• Insecurity

• Decline in investment and tourism

• Trauma for victims and families

Other Social Vices are

-Drug abuse: widespread use of illicit substances and drugs 

-Internet fraud (Yahoo Yahoo): cybercrimes involving deception for financial gain.

-Armed robbery: violent thefts targeting individuals, banks, and businesses with the use of firearms 

-Human trafficking: illegal trade of humans for exploitation.

Re-orientation, Moral and National Values

Value reorientation in Nigeria refers to the effort to promote 

A society with strong values is more l

The 3R’s of National Development are

• Reconstruction: Rebuilding infrastructure and institutions damaged by civil war or conflict.

• Rehabilitation: Restoring displaced individuals and war-affected communities as well as decay social amenities and structures 

• Re-orientation: Changing the mindset and attitudes of citizens towards patriotism and civic responsibility.