The Stellar Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, has unveiled plans for the Boycode Conference 2025, an event designed to transform the lives of 5,000 boys in Nigeria.
Speaking at a press briefing, the Boycode Conference 2025, with the theme: “Raising Giants: Empowering the Next Generation of Male Leaders”, is scheduled for May 2025, in Lagos.
According to the organisation, the event will feature immersive training sessions in technology, business acumen, creativity, content creation, and leveraging media to drive positive societal impact.
It noted that the goal was to equip young men with the tools to become empathetic, purposeful leaders in their communities and beyond.
The founder of The Stellar Initiative, Precious Eniayekan, stressed the urgent need to empower boys to shape a better future.
“This conference is not just an event but a call to action and a blueprint for the future. It celebrates the resilience and brilliance within our young men,” she said.
She mentioned that the Stellar Initiative had already touched countless lives, mentored boys and provided life-changing opportunities.
“We have seen boys overcome adversity and emerge as global champions. But many more need this chance, which is why the Boycode Conference 2025 is crucial,” Eniayekan added.
Also, Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, fondly known as Ali Baba, emphasised the importance of addressing societal biases and equipping boys with the values and skills needed to lead balanced lives.
“Raising a boy to become a responsible man is a monumental task. This conference addresses vital issues like education, peer pressure, innovation, and mentorship,” he said.
Actor Daniel Effiong and media entrepreneur Toyosi Etim-Effiong also lauded the initiative, highlighting the need to focus equally on boys as future men.
“We cannot prepare adequately for women’s empowerment without ensuring boys are equally ready for their roles in society,” they noted.
On his part, a past beneficiary, Seyi Ogundipe, shared his experience of transformation through the initiative.
“What started as a quest for a laptop became a life-changing journey of mentorship and personal growth,” he said.
