Stakeholders in youth development, education and mentorship have called for more intentional investment in boys as part of efforts to strengthen families and society.
The call was made at the second edition of the International Boys Day Conference held at the State Secretariat, Ibadan, Oyo State.
The event, according to a statement made available to Saturday PUNCH on Friday, was organised by Boys Aid Network in collaboration with the Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
The conference brought together hundreds of secondary school boys from across Oyo State for discussions centred on leadership, discipline, identity, relationships, emotional well-being and positive masculinity.
Speaking at the event, the Founder of Boys Aid Network, Olufunke Oyinlola, said boys often carry internal struggles and pressures that society rarely gives them the opportunity to express. Related News Investing in youth creates meaningful impact, says FMDQ Boy-Child Transformation Centre celebrates fifth anniversary Foundation mentors Lagos boys against drug abuse
