GOVERNOR AIYEDATIWA LAUNCHES SENSITIZE THE BOY-CHILD INITIATIVE
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GOVERNOR AIYEDATIWA LAUNCHES SENSITIZE THE BOY-CHILD INITIATIVE
…As programme flagged off in three secondary schools in Ondo City
In a pivotal move towards the holistic development of young boys, the Ondo State Government Under the visionary leadership of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has launched a sensitization programme focused on the boy-child.
The programme was officially flagged off in three schools in Ondo City namely:
Ondo Boys High School,
Ondo Anglican Grammar School and
St. Joseph’s College.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Women Affairs, Dr Seun Bosede Osamaye said the initiative aims to instill positive values, enhance emotional intelligence, foster behavioural changes and equip boys with essential life skills needed to navigate societal pressures effectively.
She emphasised that the state government is committed to promoting gender equality and empowering all children to reach their full potentials irrespective of gender by ensuring that unique needs of the boy-child is identified and addressed.
The event was warmly received by students, teachers and principals who expressed excitements and appreciations for the impactful programme.
Key stakeholders from the Ministry of Women Affairs and the Ondo State Agency for Gender-Based Violence led engaging sessions to educate the boys on critical life skills.
Experts spoke on emotional intelligence, explaining how they could develop this life-changing skill using the RULER framework:Recognize emotions, Understand their causes, Label them accurately, Express emotions appropriately and Regulate them effectively.
A legal expert, Barrister Afolabi, the Executive Secretary of the Ondo State Agency Against Gender-Based Violence (OSAA-GBV) addressed the topic of anger management, emphasizing that while anger is a natural emotion, failing to control it has led many young men into trouble and correctional centres.
She urged the students to develop healthy coping mechanisms and seek help if they struggle with managing their emotions.
At St. Joseph’s College, A University Don, Professor Bridget Awosika engaged the students in a discussion on resisting negative peer pressure, offering practical strategies to help them make informed and independent decisions.
The Director, Research and Documentation, Mr Oladeji Olorunsola emphasised Attitudinal changes, reiterating the impacts of good behaviour and character.
The event was also graced by well-meaning political leaders in Ondo West especially women from the local government notably, The SSA to Mr Governor, Chief Mrs Olaoye(Aserere), The Secretary to the Local Government, Erelu Abimbola Oshifeso, The APC LG Women Leader, Chief Mrs Biola Fayehun, SA Mobilization (Mrs Udoh Olawoye), Mama Buje Budanu and Over Forty Other Appointees and Strategic Women Stakeholders and Leaders. who all appreciated the Governor for the timely programme.
On the Ministry’s Team were all directors of the Ministry and selected leaders of the O’datiwa Women Initiatives notably The SSA to the Governor on women affairs (Hon. Sarah Esakumoh), Fmr SSA to Mr Governor on Women Affairs (Chief Adeniran Kehinde(KK), SA Mobilization, Mrs Bosede Akinboyede, Chief Mrs Silifat Sobowale, Nurse Omowunmi Fadairo, Alhaja Yusuf Mariam, and a host of others.
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