The wife of the Governor of Ondo state, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has commended the initiators of the Super Boys Tech-nd-Lead summer bootcamp, for helping in grooming boys to become responsible men in the society.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the two weeks Super Boys Tech-nd-Lead camp 2.0, Mrs. Akeredolu described the initiative as one that would complement her efforts to teach men the need to value women by grooming them at this young age.

Represented by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties, Mr Alex Uka, the Founder of BeMore Summer Bootcamp 4girlsnaija, appreciated the initiator of the boy’s segment of Summer training, for looking towards the direction of the boy child.

According to her, if a girl child is raised well in a society where boys lack moral training, the untrained boys would grow up to pollute and defile the trained girls, and described it as a good development.

She, therefore, charged the boys to utilise the knowledge they acquired and make judicious use of it. “Finally, go into the world and make significant impacts,” she said.

The Super-Boys programme, which was held through the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on gender has empowered 127 boys with digital, entrepreneur, sports and leadership skills.

The second edition of the programme tagged ‘Ondo Super Boy Tech-n -LEAD Camp 2.0’, was aimed at harnessing the potentials of adolescent boys to take advantage of the benefits of the technological advancement of the 21st century as well build leadership skills in them.

The 12 days camping exercise held at the Seat of Wisdom College, Alagbaka, Akure, with participants trained with the basic knowledge of technology, skills acquisition, and information and communication technology (ICT), Leadership, Entrepreneurship skills and Attitude building sessions, sports, among others.

Earlier, the Special Adviser to the Ondo State Governor on Gender, Chief Mrs Olamide Falana, stated that the Ondo State government will continue to explore more viable means to ensure that the potentials of its youthful population are not left untapped.

Falana stated that the essence of gender equality is by ensuring that both sexes are treated with the same arm of equality as that is the way to achieve the goal of leaving no one behind.

According to her, the initiative has the intention of ensuring that young boys have the advantage that girls in the State already have.

“Even though there’s a global gender inequality gap, we also do not want to leave any gender behind, That’s why we have this programme to target our adolescent boys, building in them leadership skills, entrepreneurship ability and right attitude in them.

“We believe that when they have these skills, it will go a long way in molding them and set their foot on the right path when they eventually become men. It will open their eyes to ways of making money “.

She advised them to make good use of what they have learnt in the camp and imbibe them in their day to day activities as it will help them get to the top in any career they choose in life.

A partner, and the Director of Super boy Nigeria, Mrs Taiwo Akindeko said her vision is to raise the boys to greatness as the focus of the society has always been on girl- child.

Oher dignitaries at the event include representative of the Minister for Marine and blue economy,Olobunmi Tunji-Ojo, Commissioners, other political appointees among others.

Highlights of the event include, presentation of prizes and certificates, exhibition, showcasing talents, among others.