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Government Expresses Advocacy for Male Children

Government Urges All Relevant Parties to Collaborate in Guiding the Young Male Towards Maturation as Responsible, Efficient, and Productive Individuals.

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Government Urges Collaboration from All Relevant Parties in Guiding Boys Toward Responsible Adulthood and Productivity

Embracing the Future: Molding the Boy-Child for a Fruitful Life and Leadership

Government Expresses Advocacy for Male Children

The government is calling on all stakeholders to unite in guiding the future generation of boys to become responsible, productive, and value-driven citizens. This was advocated by Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, during his keynote speech on the International Day of the Boy-Child.

In 2025, the Day was marked with the theme "Nurturing the Boy-Child & Harnessing Mentorship for Leadership and Governance." Our website reports this event took place on a Friday.

Olawande expressed concern over the minimal engagement that many fathers and male role models have in their sons' lives, frequently due to time constraints. He stressed that such detachment can adversely affect the emotional and moral growth of boys.

"Mentorship plays a pivotal role. It offers our boys the needed guidance, counsel, and motivation to grow into firm and competent future leaders.

"Without strong role models, our boys may lack the values and life skills essential for success in society," he asserted.

The Minister underscored the importance of supporting boys as they endeavor to cope with academic pressures, societal expectations, and personal strife through purposeful guidance and nurturing systems.

Committed to President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, Olawande assured that the government is dedicated to establishing platforms that motivate and mentor young boys across the nation.

"The boy-child is integral to our society. It is our responsibility to provide avenues for empowerment, regardless of family history or financial status," he concluded.

Prominent figures in attendance included the Director General of NYSC, Brig.Gen.Olakunle Oluseye, and the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Rinsola Abiola.

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Essential Insights:

Mentorship programs are key to fostering the leadership and governance potential of boys in Nigeria. These programs are an integral part of the government's broader strategy for supporting and empowering the boy-child. Initiatives like the Ministry of Youth Development's commitment to establishing mentorship platforms aim to provide quality guidance and support, regardless of background or financial status [1][5]. Furthermore, non-governmental organizations such as the Yargote Foundation are spearheading mentorship projects to empower boys and promote safer communities [2]. Collaboration between the Ministry of Women Affairs and other ministries also implies a concerted inter-ministerial effort to address the unique challenges faced by the boy-child [3][4].

  1. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, emphasized the significance of mentorship for cultivating responsible leaders among Nigerian boys.
  2. The government, in line with President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, is committed to setting up platforms that motivate and guide young boys across the nation.
  3. The minimal involvement of fathers and male role models in their sons' lives can harm the emotional and moral growth of boys, according to Olawande.
  4. In the International Day of the Boy-Child event in 2025, the theme emphasized the importance of nurturing the boy-child and harnessing mentorship for leadership and governance.
  5. Drills for corps members in the Orientation Camp may be prohibited by NYSC, with discussions centering on regulation changes.
  6. Mentorship programs, such as those offered by the Yargote Foundation, are crucial for empowering boys and promoting safe communities, as noted by non-governmental organizations.
  7. Collaboration among different ministries, including the Ministry of Women Affairs, is crucial for addressing the unique challenges faced by the boy-child, as suggested by inter-ministerial efforts.

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