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“We can each be our best when we also
let others be their best”
boys to MEN Foundation is a Nigerian non-governmental organisation (NGO) established in November 2017 by Mrs. Ifeoma I. Idigbe, who is the Founder and Executive Vice Chariman. One of the greatest challenges facing young men today is finding their place in the world. We must raise the right kind of men to face the challenges of the new age and drive equity within the social structure. The Foundation is dedicated to supporting boys and men to become their best selves, and so positively impact the communities in which they live. Our ultimate goal is that males become global leaders with integrity. Our programmes commenced in April 2018 and cover different age ranges.
Our Vision: To shape and produce a new generation of ethical, well-behaved men; capable of providing strong, impartial leadership, constantly striving to become their best selves, and possessing the confidence to accept that others may wish to do the same
Our Mission: To inspire, nurture and develop males to become confident leaders in society.
Our Motto: Integrity, leadership and equity
boys to MEN Foundation was set up to provide support to males, to prepare and build them to confidently face current world realities and societal needs by filling in any missing pieces in their development.
Our logo, which includes our motto of integrity, leadership, and equity, is comprised of symbols which identify the key focus areas.
(a) Our constituency is males as represented by the male symbol. This symbol also, for us, highlights the imperative of carnal control, necessary for the values we espouse.
(b) The brain/mind, the seat of critical thought as expressed through mindsets, attitudes and ultimately behaviour.
(c) The heart, the seat of emotions and feelings which must be managed. It is also the centre of our faith, expressed as love for our fellow beings.
(d) The foot, for movement, action, signifying perseverance ... whatever happens, keep walking.
(e) The hand, the means of work, the giving and receiving of help, and selflessness.
This is our logo. This is what we stand for. This is who we are.
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN
Ifeoma I. Idigbe is a finance and business consultant and social entrepreneur. She has worked in the Nigerian private and public sectors in executive management positions. Ifeoma is passionate about financial and business efficiency in organisations, and about developing people. She taught Critical Thinking and Public Speaking to graduate Scholars at the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM), Lagos, for several years, and is the Founder & Executive Vice Chairman of boys to MEN Foundation, a Nigerian non governmental organisation (NGO) established in 2017 dedicated to ensuring that males become their best selves, and so positively impact the communities in which they live.
Ifeoma is one of the co-founders of WIMBIZ, Women in Management, Business and Public Service, and a founding trustee of other youth, gender, and environmental-focused NGOs.
Mrs. Idigbe serves on the Boards of various companies. She has varied interests and is the author of three books.
Senior Programmes
Officer
Olusegun Jeremiah Elisha, the Senior Programmes Officer of boys to MEN Foundation, supports in the design and implementation of core initiatives at the Foundation. He has a background in Geography Education from the University of Nigeria. Olusegun is passionate about youth development and communal advocacy
Programmes
Facilitator
Senior Programmes
Officer
Nezie Nwobi is an experienced cloud security engineer, working in a consultant role across organizations in Nigeria and the US. He is passionate about technology, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the development of the male child.
Nezie is responsible for content management on the foundation’s website and social media handles, as well as communications related to programs, research reports, the quarterly magazine and newsletters. Additionally, Nezie is responsible for managing and securing the foundation’s IT infrastructure.
Programmes
Manager
Christobal Oweredaba is a creative and analytical professional serving the boys to MEN Foundation through content creation, graphic design, and program management.
With a background in Chemistry and a career focus on cybersecurity (data protection and privacy), he leverages a unique blend of scientific problem-solving and digital expertise to advance youth mentorship and community engagement.
Chief Investment Officer, Tangerine Group
Legal Practitioner
Founder & MD, Paelon Memorial Hospital
Advisor, Chevron Nigeria Limited
Former Associate Director, Corporate Development, Nestoil Limited
Regional Head, CitiGroup, Sub Saharan Africa
Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria
Financial & Business Analyst
Our programmes align with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)
“Men, give yourselves permission to feel, even if it’s privately.
Don’t deny your loneliness, pain, sadness, confusion. They are all part of
the human condition, part of our common humanity. You are not alone”
Founders Prayer
Father in Heaven,
Giver of all inspiration,
Source of our courage,
Master Planner,
Our Partner in Life;
Lead us into Your Will,
To transform our world
… with our words
… by our actions
… with our lives.
To be our best selves,
Examples to others of integrity,
leadership & equity – our watchwords.
Imbue us with Your Spirit,
That boys may be men;
That men may be good men,
… strong, yet gentle
… truthful, yet kind
… firm, yet compassionate,
Leading with love,
Complete in their humanity.
We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Ifeoma I. Idigbe
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Our Community Outreach – My Brothers Keeper