Catholic priest urges youths to shun peer pressure

Catholic priest Michael Ajogu has urged Nigerian youths to resist peer pressure and take responsibility for their decisions after secondary school. Speaking at the 2026 Valedictory Service of Premiere Academy in Abuja, Ajogu emphasized the importance of self-awareness, independence, discipline, and sound decision-making in the post-secondary school phase.

He warned graduates that the freedom that comes with leaving secondary school also brings responsibilities and challenges, urging them to develop the courage to make the right choices even when faced with peer pressure.

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