Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Oluand his wife, Dr. Ibijoke, have inspired young boys to become change agents, underscoring the need to nurture the next generation of leaders capable of driving meaningful societal change.
The governor was addressing over 250 boys from public and private schools during the opening of a three-day residential workshop of the Boy-Child Initiative, organised by the Office of the First Lady.
According to him, the workshop will further empower the boys to become proactive leaders in their communities.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, who highlighted the critical role of boys in the future of Lagosand Nigeria, urged them to embrace responsibility, integrity, and community service.
The governor’s wife explained that the workshop is to raise awareness on the rights and welfare of the boy-child. She added that the initiative will also promote educational opportunities for male children, especially the indigent, and facilitate the rehabilitation of the vulnerable boy-child through referrals.
While hoping to build a new generation of transformed male children who will contribute positively to the society, the First Lady thanked the governor for sharing his personal childhood experience with the boys.
Mrs. Sanwo-Olu noted that by addressing the specific needs and challenges of the boy-child, ‘we can foster a more balanced and effective approach to combatting societal ills’.
