First Gentleman, Epaphras Ndaitwah has called on boys in the Ohangwena Region to take their education seriously, saying education remains the key pathway to a brighter future.

The First Gentleman, Epaphras Ndaitwah has called on the boy child to take advantage of the opportunity offered to better their lives.

He made the call at the Boy Child Engagement at Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West Region.

The office of the First Gentleman has launched its first engagement on "The Plight of the Boy Child" in the Zambezi region.

Speaking at the engagement, the First Gentleman Epaphras Ndaitwah said the call is for the boy child to be resilient in their educational pursuits.

Some Members of Parliament have raised concerns that the needs of the boy child remain under-represented in national programmes.

The concerns were raised during the debate on the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare's N$417 million budget.

Namibia’s First Gentleman, Epaphras Ndaitwah, has appealed for greater attention to the plight of the boy child, declaring it a central priority of his tenure at the Office of the First Spouse and a critical pillar for Africa’s long-term stability.

Concerned by rising cases of substance abuse and school dropouts among boys, Augustineum High School, in collaboration with the organisation Vision Core, on Friday hosted a seminar aimed at empowering young men to make positive life choices.

Challenges that obstruct the boy child education, such as dropping out of school, lack of support, use of harmful substances and mental health, have topped the agenda during the Boys to Men event held at Witvlei.

First Gentleman Epaphras Ndaitwah stressed the urgent need to uplift the boy child, ensuring he is not left behind. He spoke at the launch of ‘Redefining Manhood’ and the Boys Club Manual by Andreas Robert.

Young people in Erongo Region have informed Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah that they are challenged by a lack of quality public education, unemployment, and the neglect of the boy child.

The 4x4 Initiative engaged boys between the ages of 12 and 21 about their role in society, aiming to educate them on values, encourage them to speak up, manage conflict, and gain communication skills.