International Men’s Day International Men’s Day was created to draw attention to the need to support men. I am hopeful that in the coming years, more men will join such advocacy efforts. Today is all about celebrating both men and women who are committed to making a difference in men’s lives.Today, in commemoration of International Men’s Day, I’m spotlighting the incredible Uchechukwu Ekpere Paul. Uchechukwu Ekpere Paul is the CEO of Boy Child Advancement and Protection Foundation (BCAPF Global Initiative), a non-profit dedicated to boy child advocacy and well-being. Sit comfortably and enjoy our conversation below: Can we meet you, please? Hello, it is a pleasure to meet you. My name is Ambassador Uchechukwu Ekpere Paul, and I am a Youth Development Expert and advocate.  I am the founder of several initiatives, including Diamond Youth Transformation Initiative (DYTI) and Nigerian Youth Decide (NYD), which focus on empowering youth across Africa Additionally, I serve as the C...

 To celebrate International Men's Day, I would like to honor the men and women who are involved in advocacy for boys and men in the Nigerian space and whom I have interviewed on my blog. I wish more men would pick up the gauntlet in the area of boys and men advocacy. 1. Boys Champion by Noel Alumona Website: http://www.boyschampions.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boyschampionsng?_rdc=1&_rdr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boyschampions/ 2. Boys Quarters Africa by Solomon O. Ayodele Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/boysqafrica Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/boysqafrica Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoysQAfrica 3. The iDealMan Initiative by Ojobo Agbo Insagram: https://www.instagram.com/theidealman_in/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theidealman_in 4. Save the Boys Initiative by Ebuka Ede Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Savetheboysinitiative/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savetheboysinitiative/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SavetheBoy...

 In the heart of Makoko, a slum bustling with noise, Seun saw potential. Every corner was shadowed by graffiti-splashed walls, smoky food stalls, and the undeniable presence of young men who roamed in clusters. Their laughter, mingled with curses, was as sharp as the glint in their eyes—a glint hardened by a life that had offered them little. Seun had been warned about this place, told stories of gang rivalries and the chokehold that cultism held on the youth. But as he packed his bags that morning, ready to move to Makoko, Seun knew that this was where he wanted to be. He had come from a similar place, and had seen firsthand how life in such corners could devour dreams whole. So, although family and friends expressed concerns, he was so convinced that he moved with resolve. When he relocated, the place welcomed him with a harsh air that hurt his throat and a tense atmosphere that made him feel unwelcome. Yet, he took it all in good faith. With time, he settled nicely, got the hang...