Boy Child Day: Group Advocates Emotional Management For Youths

A non-governmental organisation, E-KEEPA’S Enterprise has advocated inculcation of the virtues of strong emotional control in the youths.

The organisation made the appeal during the activities it organised to mark 2026 International Day of the Boy Child as part of its commitment to youth development and social impart held at  Rehoboth International College, Okpuno, Awka-South LGA, Anambra State.

Four resource persons, in their separate lectures educated the students on career choices, emotional management, healthy living, gender based violence, including motivational talks aimed at inspiring the students to become not only useful but also great adult members of society.

The  communications officer of E-KEEPA’S Enterprise,  Ukpa Ewa, asserted that the organisation designed the activities to commemorate the Boy Child Day to empower the boys with values of purpose, confidence and healthy living.

She stated that boys deserve guidance, emotional support, mentorship, protection and opportunities to grow into responsible men. In a society where young boys are often told to be strong and hide their emotions, we must create spaces where they can speak, learn, dream and thrive without fear. ‘Our boys are our future leaders, fathers, innovators, teachers, journalists, entrepreneurs and nation builders. ‘The values we teach them today will shape the kind of society we will have tomorrow. ‘As we gather here, let us encourage every boy to believe in himself, stay focused on education, respect others, avoid violence and drug abuse and develop confidence with discipline and purpose,” Ukpa advised parents and guidance at the event.

She continued ‘‎’To you, our boys here today, you are important; your voice matters; and your dreams are valid. ‎ ‎’Never allow peer pressure, social media influence or temporary challenges to destroy your future. ‎ ‎’Choose wisdom over recklessness, character over popularity and purpose over distractions,” the Communications expert urged the Rehoboth College’s boys.