17/05/2026
Today, the Suleja Karate Association proudly joined the Yargote Foundation for a walk in celebration of the International Day of the Boy Child.
This movement was aimed at showing love, support, and awareness for the well-being of the boy child. Boys also deserve care, guidance, encouragement, and emotional support to grow into responsible and confident men.
The boy child plays a vital role in building a better society, and investing in his growth today is investing in a stronger future tomorrow. Every boy deserves access to proper mentorship, quality education, moral values, discipline, and opportunities that will help shape his dreams and purpose. When a boy child is properly guided, he grows into a responsible father, a dependable leader, and a productive member of society.
In a time where many young boys face neglect, peer pressure, and negative influences, it is important for communities, families, and organizations to continue creating awareness and support systems that promote confidence, discipline, self-worth, and positive living.
As part of the celebration, we embarked on a walk around Suleja, starting from the Suleja Townhall and returning back to the Townhall, spreading awareness and advocating for the importance of caring for and supporting the boy child.
The boy child needs love, not neglect. He needs direction, not abandonment. Together, let us continue to raise a generation of disciplined, focused, and impactful young boys for a better society.
UNICEF Nigeria UNESCO World Health Organization (WHO) UNFPA Nigeria Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development Abuja Karate Federation of Nigeria
