Stakeholders Calls For Holistic Education Of Boy Child To Fit Into Today’s Reality

Stakeholders Calls For Holistic Education Of Boy Child To Fit Into Today’s Reality

Stakeholders at a summit organized by Great Achievers Initiative for Youth and Community Development (GAIYD) have called for a broadened and holistic approach to the education of the boy child to position him to fit into demands of the labour market.

At the summit in Abuja, the stakeholders called for incorporation of both formal and non-formal methods to cater to different learning styles and needs so that upon graduation, they can positively impact the society by using their skills to make a decent living.

Welcoming participants at the meeting the founder of GAIYD, Amb. Dr. Hillary Akpua also called for sensitization and awareness so that the public will appreciate the importance of investing in the male child’s education and well-being, making him an indispensable asset to the society.

While urging for a robust collaboration between the private sector, NGOs, community organisations and the government to raise impact, he said the year 2025 will see the organisation upscale its campaigns for a better environment for the boy child.

Those in attendance at the meeting include, the Chairman Code of Conduct tribunal Barr. Dr. Mainasara Kogo Umar, MD Development Specs Academy (DSA) Prof. Okey Ikechukwu mni, Wakilin Raya Kasar Zazzau, Alhaji Aminu Yakubu Wambai, Wakilin Raya Kasar Zazzau, and Dr. Mrs. Nwabuogo Chambers Okorie KSJI.

Others are, Hon. Dr. Balarabe Shehu Kakale from the ministry of education, NDLEA Team led by, Ndukwu Chidi Henry Chidi, Deputy Commander of Narcotics, Chief Dr. Patrick Chukwudi Adilo and others.

The founder rolled out a number of projects to be embarked this year, including the establishment a working committee to coordinate the Boy Child Awareness initiative, develop a comprehensive sensitization strategy, including social media campaigns, community outreach, and stakeholder engagement and working closely with government agencies and NGOs to secure support and resources.