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Lagos First Lady Advocates for Investment in Young Boys’ Development
- The First Lady also advocated for breaking gender stereotypes in vocational choices, noting that men often receive more patronage in traditionally female-dominated professions like hairdressing and catering
- Encourages Boys To Acquire Vocational Skills In Addition To Their Career
Lagos State’s First Lady, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has stressed the need for increased investment in young boys’ development, emphasizing mentorship, skill acquisition, and character building to prepare them for future leadership roles, Eko Hot Blog reports.
Addressing the 2025 Lagos Boy Child Initiative (LBCI) Residential Workshop at Lagos State Model College, the First Lady underlined the importance of equipping boys with values, resilience, and the right mindset to navigate social challenges such as peer pressure, cultism, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
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Dr. Sanwo-Olu encouraged boys to explore skill-based professions in addition to academic pursuits, asserting that trades like carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work are as lucrative as professional careers.
She emphasized that skilled artisans are just as vital as doctors or lawyers in a well-functioning society.
The First Lady also advocated for breaking gender stereotypes in vocational choices, noting that men often receive more patronage in traditionally female-dominated professions like hairdressing and catering.
She highlighted that skill mastery transcends gender, and young boys should take pride in their chosen professions, regardless of societal expectations.
Dr. Sanwo-Olu’s remarks underscore the importance of investing in boys’ development to create a more equitable and inclusive future for all.
“This initiative was conceived to ensure that our boys are not left behind. We must be deliberate about raising well-rounded individuals by providing them with the right skills, moral values, and opportunities to excel,” she stated.
On the second day of the three-day Lagos Boy Child Initiative (LBCI) workshop, 200 boys aged 13 to 17 from various backgrounds, including public and private schools, orphanages, correctional facilities, and vocational centres, engaged in discussions on self-esteem, personal hygiene, mental health, and drug abuse prevention.
The First Lady, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, explained that educational visits to the Imota Rice Mill and Sonnex Plant were arranged to provide participants with insights into the state government’s food security efforts and environmental sustainability initiatives.
Reaffirming the Lagos State Government’s dedication to youth empowerment, Dr. Sanwo-Olu highlighted that initiatives like the LBCI workshop aim to cultivate a generation of responsible young men who will contribute positively to society.
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“The future of Lagos depends on the quality of young men we raise today. Let us continue to work together to empower our boys, strengthen our families, and build a #Greater Lagos,” she concluded.
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