(L-R): Ridwan Bello, Marketing Operations Specialist, ALX Nigeria; Oluwapelumi Thomas, Learning Community Experience Specialist, ALX Nigeria; Chente Okoli, Guest Speaker and Mental Health Specialist; Joshua Ibinabo War, Entrepreneurship Development Manager, ALX Nigeria; Charles Nweke, Fellowship Analyst, ALX Nigeria, and Adedapo Adeniruju, Learner Experience Specialist, ALX Nigeria, at the ALX International Men’s Day Ceremony held in Lagos recently.
Often considered the backbone of families, workplaces, and society at large, men seldom get the chance to take a break. But for this year’s International Men’s Day, ALX took some time to celebrate the men within its ecosystem with a series of events across its hubs in Lagos, Rivers, and Abuja.
The highlight of the Lagos hub event was an interactive breakout session led by counselors from the Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative. The session created a safe and supportive space for participants to share experiences and seek advice on challenges such as maintaining work-life balance, managing social expectations, and navigating the complexities of raising a family.
Other activities for the day were designed to encourage interaction and connection among the men. From classic board games to video games encouraging healthy competition, it was a day packed with moments of fun and laughter, reinforcing the importance of taking a breather in today’s fast-paced world.
Commenting on the event, Oluwatoni Ajewole, Activations Specialist at ALX stated, “Our International Men’s Day event at ALX was engineered to provide a safe and supportive space for men to focus on their health while balancing the demands of daily life. Each activity was thoughtfully designed to highlight the importance of mental and physical well-being. At ALX, we are committed to engaging our community with initiatives that foster personal growth and well-being, aligning with our mission to empower individuals to thrive in every aspect of their lives.”
This year’s International Men’s Day event was another example of how ALX fosters a community of like-minded individuals—establishing itself as more than just a tech career accelerator providing world-class tech programmes. ALX hosts interactive community events in state-of-the-art hubs, bringing together like-minded professionals in an ultra-modern space where they interact, connect, share ideas, and grow.
To be a part of the ALX community and learn more about its programmes visit www.alxafrica.ng.
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