Sequel to alleged homosexual activities in state-owned
schools with boarding facilities, Katsina State House of Assembly has ordered
full investigation into the claim.
It also directed that the state-owned Hassan Usman
Polytechnic, Katsina, be probed for the same allegation.
The House recommended enlightenment programmes on
the
“adverse effects of homosexuality and lesbianism” for all the students in the
state.
Lawmakers in the state on Monday held a closed door session
to receive the report of its committee, which investigated alleged homosexual
practices at Government Science and Technical College, Ingawa.
It was learnt that the committee revealed in its report that
one of the alleged culprits was once a student of the GSTC, but has now gained
admission to the polytechnic, prompting the lawmakers to express concerns that
he would spread the practice among the students of the polytechnic.
The House of Assembly thereafter directed full investigation
into all state-owned secondary schools and colleges with boarding facilities,
as well as into the polytechnic.
A member of the committee who pleaded anonymity said stern
disciplinary action was recommended for any student found to be involved in
homosexuality or lesbianism.
Other recommendations, according to the source, include a
directive that sensitization committee be set up, not only in the college but
also in all schools with boarding facilities across the state, to enlighten
students on “the moral, social and health dangers of homosexuality and
lesbianism.”
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