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Men Without Character Should not Dominate our Political Space ~ Earl Osaro Onaiwu
Cyril Ogar
In commemoration of Men’s Day, Osaro Onaiwu, Former Director General of the Nigeria Governors Forum, has called on all Nigerian men to take renewed responsibility in grooming the next generation of boys. He noted that the country is witnessing a troubling decline in discipline, integrity, and moral strength among many young males, a situation he believes can only be corrected through intentional mentorship.
Onaiwu emphasized that Men’s Day should not be celebrated with empty words. Instead, it should serve as a reminder of the duty men owe to society in shaping boys into responsible and honorable adults. He expressed concern that while the girl child continues to receive structured support and character education, the boy child is increasingly being neglected, leaving many young men without proper guidance or value based upbringing.
According to Onaiwu, men should teach boys more than how to chase success or make money. They must show them the value of respect, discipline, emotional intelligence, accountability, and moral strength.
“Men must rise and mentor boys with a sense of purpose,” Onaiwu said. “We cannot continue pouring resources into the girl child alone while our boys grow up without character. A nation that fails to shape its boys will struggle with its future leadership and stability. Boys must be taught to build character before they build wealth.”
He also warned that men who lack discipline should not be allowed to dominate the political space. He stressed that leaders without integrity cannot guide the next generation, and that society must reject men whose actions are driven by greed, recklessness, or the love of power rather than service.
Onaiwu urged fathers, mentors, community leaders, and male role models to become more intentional and consistent in guiding boys. This includes helping them understand respect for women, responsibility at home and in society, humility, and the importance of doing what is right even when no one is watching.
He called for Men’s Day to serve as a turning point, encouraging the creation of programs, conversations, and community driven initiatives that place character development at the center of raising young men in Nigeria.
He concluded that the strength of a nation is reflected in the quality of its men, and that men must teach boys that true greatness is rooted in character, not money.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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