Secure the Future for the Youths Initiative successfully hosted the Money, Sex, and Power (MSP) Campus Campaign at Edo State College of Nursing Sciences, bringing transformational conversations on leadership, financial literacy, relationships, and healing from trauma to students eager for personal and societal change.
Empowering Students for a Better Future
Over two impactful days, students were equipped with financial literacy skills, ethical leadership principles, and tools for emotional healing. The campaign emphasized responsible money management, the importance of healing from abuse, and the power of value-driven leadership to spark national transformation.
Event Highlights
Key sessions featured powerful discussions from esteemed speakers:
- Kay Benson-Akhigbe II addressed the emotional impact of abuse and relationship dynamics.
- Deji Iwogbemi spoke on ethical leadership and personal growth.
- Tokunbo Edo explored financial trauma and healing.
- Derek Imunmhon shared insights on anchoring leadership in timeless values.
Panel Discussions encouraged honest conversations on money, ethics, leadership, and emotional well-being
Engaged Participation & Key Takeaways
Over 600 students and 11 principal staff engaged enthusiastically, voicing struggles with financial insecurity, abuse, and self-esteem. The discussions revealed an urgent need for continued mentorship and emotional support.
Challenges & Future Recommendations
While the event was widely successful, challenges included limited seating and limited time to answer the numerous questions. Moving forward, organizers recommend integrating MSP into student orientation, establishing structured mentorship programs, and improving media coverage.
Conclusion
The MSP Campus Campaign proved that when young minds are empowered with knowledge and leadership principles, they embrace ethical decision-making, financial responsibility, and healing from past traumas. With broader partnerships, this initiative can drive human capital development across the Niger Delta and beyond.
