*After-Exam Madness in Agbor: A Shameful Culture*
A disturbing and growing trend has taken root among secondary school students in Agbor, Delta State. Each year, after the conclusion of the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE), groups of students flood the streets to “celebrate” the end of their academic journey. However, what should ordinarily be a time for reflection and thanksgiving has now degenerated into scenes of chaos, litter, and disregard for public order.
This year’s episode was particularly alarming. On the final day of the SSCE, several students were seen tearing their notebooks and textbooks and flinging the pages into the air. The streets were covered in shredded paper, making the town look like it had hosted an unruly parade rather than a scholarly milestone.
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This is not just an environmental issue, it is a moral one. A student who tears his books to celebrate is mocking the very tools that brought him to that academic level. It raises urgent questions about the values being taught in our schools and homes. Education must go beyond academics, it must instill discipline, self-respect, and civic responsibility.
Even more shocking, some students went further by printing fake currency notes on A4 paper. These imitation Naira notes were thrown across major roads and public spaces. The act not only constituted littering but also a mockery of national symbols and a complete disregard for public order.
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Agbor is a proud town with a history of excellence and discipline. We must not allow this reckless behaviour to define the image of our youth. Let us act now before this culture of “celebration” becomes a tradition of lawlessness, keeping in mind that what we tolerate today may become tomorrow’s standard.