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WAEC Civic Education 2024 Theory — Question 4

Question 4 of 9 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Civic Education 2024 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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4. Highlight five ways substance abuse can be curbed in various institutions of learning.

Model answer

(i) Placing/enforcement of stiff penalty for drug-related offences in schools. (ii) Exposure to drug-related education in the school system. (iii) Students should be taught moral and religious precepts and principles. (iv) Access to hard drugs should be controlled by the school authority. (v) Students should be encouraged to resist negative peer pressure. (Other acceptable points: (vi) exemplary lifestyles by members of staff should be encouraged; (vii) exposure of students to life-coping skills; (viii) general awareness/media campaigns against substance abuse should be intensified; (ix) there should be effective counselling.)

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