LAGOS, NIGERIA – January 27, 2026 – The Boys Mentoring Advocacy Network (BMAN), a leading non-governmental organization dedicated to guiding the boy child on the path to responsible manhood, is proud to announce that it has received Final Approval for its Operational License from the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development. This significant
Look closely at the diagram above. This is not just a graphic; it is a crime scene photo of the modern boy’s life. We call it The Silo Trap. For the last decade, I have watched intelligent, capable young men “glitch”—checking out of school, drifting into addiction, and losing their purpose. When I ask the
Walk into any classroom in Lagos, London, or New York, and you will see the same tragedy. You will see a boy sitting at a desk, tapping his foot, staring out the window, looking completely checked out. The teacher calls him distracted. The doctor calls him ADHD. The parents call him lazy. They are all
Look around. How many boys do you know who spend hours gaming or scrolling but feel empty after? Have talent but zero motivation to use it? Hang with friends who drag them down but don’t know how to leave? Feel angry, tired, or off but can’t explain why? This isn’t a personality flaw. It’s a
As a mentor for boys and the founder of BMAN, I hear the same questions from parents, educators, and caregivers. They are questions born of deep love, but also deep frustration: “Why won’t he just listen?” “Why is he so difficult?” “Why can’t he be more like his brother?” We see a boy’s behavior on the
Have you ever found yourself pausing in the middle of a busy day, a quiet moment late at night, or during a major life change and asking: “Why am I here? What is my real purpose?” This question is one of the most profound and universal parts of the human experience. For centuries, philosophers,
LAGOS, NIGERIA – June 25, 2025 – The Boys Mentoring Advocacy Network (BMAN) has achieved an extraordinary quadruple endorsement for its transformative “Peace Pledge for Boys Campaign,” receiving backing from international, governmental, traditional, and community leaders. 1. International Recognition from ICMB The International Council for Men and Boys (ICMB), a Washington D.C.-based global organization, offered
In a world where teenage boys are statistically the least hugged demographic, the Boys Mentoring Advocacy Network (BMAN) is leading a groundbreaking movement to rewrite the narrative. The second annual Father and Son Together (FAST) Festival – Embrace The Bond: Global Hugs for Boys will take place from August 1 – August 2, 2025, culminating
Abuja, Nigeria – May 24, 2025 – In a powerful demonstration of advocacy and mentorship, the Boys Mentoring Advocacy Network (BMAN) Team FCT Abuja hosted its Peace Pledge for Boys Campaign at Trinity Boys College, Abuja. This initiative, designed to instill values of peace, respect, and unity, saw enthusiastic participation from students eager to embrace
In a vibrant display of faith, leadership, and community, the Boys Mentoring Advocacy Network (BMAN) successfully launched its innovative initiative, “Pathway to Purpose: Mastering the LIVE Principles for Christian Boys,” on Saturday, May 24, 2025. The event, held at the BMAN Headquarters, attracted over 100 young participants, predominantly boys aged 12-18, with a few enthusiastic