- Anomo urges Lagos Boy Child Initiative (LBCI) participants to develop skills, values, and resilience.
- Workshop emphasizes mentorship, education, character development, and skill acquisition.
- First Lady Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu advocates for investment in boy-child welfare and leadership preparation.
The Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Otunba-Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, has called on participants of the 2025 Lagos Boy Child Initiative (LBCI) Residential Workshop to embrace skill acquisition, moral values, and resilience to navigate societal challenges successfully.
Ekohotblog reports that speaking at the workshop held at Lagos State Model College, Agbowa-Ikosi, Anomo stressed the importance of mentorship, education, and personal development in shaping young boys into responsible and productive men.
He advised participants to stay away from cultism, drug abuse, and cybercrime, encouraging them instead to focus on developing a strong character and practical skills.
“The world is changing, and academic qualifications alone are no longer enough. Hard work, resilience, and a problem-solving mindset are essential for anyone who wants to make a real impact,” Anomo stated.
He further urged the boys to apply SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) when making life decisions and remain committed to excellence in their pursuits.
The three-day workshop, themed “Empowering the Boy-Child to Be a Well-Rounded Individual for the Future,” was organized by the Office of the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, to promote the welfare of boys and equip them with life-enhancing opportunities.
Dr. Sanwo-Olu, in her keynote speech, highlighted the importance of mentorship and vocational training. “We must ensure that boys are not left behind. Providing them with the right values, skills, and opportunities will shape them into responsible future leaders,” she said.
The workshop featured sessions on self-esteem, personal hygiene, mental health, and drug abuse prevention, alongside educational visits to the Imota Rice Mill and Sonnex Plant.
