300 Boy-Child Benefit from Hogis Foundation Intervention Programmes in C’River
By Judex OKORO
No fewer than 300 boy-children have benefited from various intervention programmes of the Hogis Foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), according to the founder, Dr Ikechukwu Ukweh.
Ukweh, a medical practitioner and entrepreneur, disclosed this while speaking at the Strategic Conference for Heads of Secondary Schools in Calabar, held recently at the Hogis Luxury Suites Hall, Calabar. The conference had the theme “Meeting Strategic Partners in Boy-Child Development: A New Era of Collaboration.”
Recall that Ukweh unveiled the Hogis Foundation on September 27, 2025, during his 50th birthday celebration, in response to what he described as “society’s one-sided compassion.”
The foundation targets vulnerable boys aged 10 to 19, particularly those out of school or roaming the streets, through mentorship, education, rehabilitation, and empowerment programmes.
Highlighting the organisation’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI) over the last five years, Ukweh listed its areas of intervention to include educational scholarships, vocational and technical training, entrepreneurship development, and health screening. He noted that the foundation’s mantra is hinged on leadership, empowerment, education, and elevation.
He expressed satisfaction with the level of impact achieved within a short period, especially in leadership development.
According to him, “The vision of Hogis Foundation is to create a world where every boy-child grows into a responsible, healthy, and empowered man who contributes positively to society.
“We also aim to provide education, mentorship, health support, and life opportunities that enable boys to reach their full potential, guided by our core values of integrity, respect, empathy, excellence, and service.”
Ukweh revealed that the foundation plans to train 2,000 boys in vocational and technical skills, 25,000 in masculinity development, 1,000 in entrepreneurship, while 10,000 will benefit from health screening. He added that 200 boys will participate in sports leagues, 100 will launch skill-led businesses, and 300 street boys are expected to be reintegrated annually.
On performance outcomes, he said 80 per cent of mentored boys have shown improved leadership skills, with a notable reduction in bullying and aggression in target schools. He also disclosed that 80 per cent of communities adopted child protection guidelines, while 70 per cent achieved successful reintegration of street boys.
Ukweh explained that the foundation’s funding sources include corporate social responsibility partnerships, grants from international donors, fundraising events and campaigns, and membership contributions.
He concluded by noting that the foundation partners with religious institutions, government agencies, sports clubs, schools, and corporate sponsors.
Dignitaries at the event included the Commissioners for Education and for Social Welfare and Community Development, Prof. Steve Odey (represented) and Mrs Margaret Ene-Ita, principals of secondary schools, and other stakeholders.
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