Chairperson of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists NAWOJ Bayelsa state chapter, Mrs Grace Orumieyefa eants parents to take the upbringing of the boy child seriously as their well being is vital in building a stable society.
Mrs. Orumieyefa made the call when the Association celebrated the international day of this year’s boy child day at the NUJ Press Centre Ekeki, Yenagoa design to tackle the challenges and aspirations of the boy child.
The Nawoj chairperson who called for more attention on boys development, warned against neglect, stating that it would undermine the well being of society as the boy child needs the tools they require and to be mentored like the girls at home.
She stressed that much concern is being given to the girl child in terms of moral behaviour with less concern for the boy child who will be a future husband to the girl and a better man in the society if nurtured.
Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Bayelsa State Chapter, Mr. Tonye Yemoleigha in a remark encouraged boys to be discipline, dedicated and appreciative irrespective of their family background.
Commandant of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Bayelsa State Mr. Erepa Poweigha advised young boys to steer clear of drug abuse.
Mr. Poweigha who spoke on the topic “
Enlightening the boys on the topic: “Drug Abuse” explained that many Nigerians are languishing due to illicit drug use.
He urged the boys not to allow themselves to be lured into drug use and addiction.
Speaking on the theme of the programme, “Empowering Boys: Building Self-Esteem, Shaping a Brighter Future” Former Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists Comrade, Tarinyo Akono highlighted many ways of building self-esteem to include seeing failure as an opportunity to study hard and achieve set goals.
A health Practitioner, Mr. Ebiwoyengi Omun who spoke on the topic: “Health Tips on HIV/ AIDS” admonished the male children to take care of their health and prevent contracting the virus by abstaining from sex and the use of protection.
The event held at Earnest Ikoli Press Centre had students from Ebi-Favour Group of Schools, Isaac Jasper College of Education Demonstration Secondary School, Community Secondary School Agudama-Epie, Government Science and Technical College as well Nawojians children as questions and answers made the climax of the programme.
Gifts were awarded to the top 15 students who impressively summarized the presentations of the resource persons, highlighting the program’s impact on empowering the boy child.
Source: Alambo Datonye, FRCN, Bayelsa
