On 14th October 2026, the Eko Boys to Men Association (EB2M) held its Mentorship and P.R.O.TE.C.T workshop for Lagos Island secondary school students. P.R.O.TE.C.T stands for Prevention and Rehabilitation Outreach for Teens and Endangered by Cultism & Substance Abuse.
Rewriting the Lagos Island narrative
The session opened with a brief talk on the stereotype often attached to Lagos Island and its students — and how young people can change that narrative by rewriting their skills into something productive.
Partners
The workshop was delivered in partnership with:
- NDLEA — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
- ISSUP — International Society of Substance Use Professionals
- Lagos Island Educate
Schools present
- Lafiaji Junior High
- Okesuna High
- Boys Academy
- EkoAkete High
- Dolphin High School
The talks
Mr Henry, from EB2M, led the first talk, explaining the illusion of street power to the students and giving practical advice and demonstration.
Guest speakers then held an interactive question-and-answer session with the students:
- Inspector Balogun Lookman from the Anti-Cultism Area A Command, and his colleagues
- Mr Iyin Abiodun, the Director of Principals on the Island
- Mr Opeoluwa Taiwo, the Executive Director of AfricaBridge Initiative
- Social Security Officers from ISSUP
The session also featured a first-hand experience shared by a survivor, Mr. Charles.
EB2M members present
- Henry
- Bayo Adekunle
- George
- Francis Egibo
- Wale Adeyekun
Read more in The Guardian's article, "EB2M embraces mentorship to curb cultism, drug abuse".