Anambra Boys Celebrate Day of the Boy Child with Empowerment Workshops

Over 100 boys from Rehoboth International College in Okpuno gathered on May 16 to mark the 2026 International Day of the Boy Child. Organized by E-KEEPA’S Enterprise, the event featured talks on career choices, emotional intelligence, healthy living, and gender-based violence. Speakers from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, AIGShelters, the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency, and the Gender Perspective & Social Development Centre encouraged positive masculinity and highlighted emerging digital career paths like software engineering and robotics. Parents and teachers were urged to mentor boys with love, discipline, and support. Sponsored by the Ossy & Oby Onuko Foundation, the programme underscored the importance of mental health awareness and leadership development. It concluded with a lively Q&A session and a cultural dance performance by the Achala-Ugo troupe.

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