Big Brother Naija contestant, Kemen, who was banished from the show for allegedly sexually assaulting fellow housemate, TBoss, on Friday visited the Women Arise secretariat in Lagos in company of former Mr. Nigeria, Deji Bakare.
The duo were received by the NGO’s management team led by Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin.
“It was a great time to receive the young men today who shared their experiences with Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin and her team on various issues ranging from positive youth leadership, mentorship, creative art, health and fitness, creative modelling, youth development, family values and the eradication of violence against women and girls,” the NGO said in a statement.
It added that the man born Ekemini Ekerette shared with the team his work in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State prior to his involvement in the reality show.
“He said as a young man he has always been creative and that led him to organize several youth touching events in his home state. One of such activities was the first ever Uyo Food Festival which was well received by the youth and adults in Akwa Ibom State.
“He mentioned that what really brought him into limelight and by extension his participation in the BBN as housemate was his Physical and Health Fitness Programme in Uyo. The programme trains and educates young people and adult on the importance of physical fitness and healthy living.
“He said the BBN TV reality show was an opportunity for further development in entrepreneur,” the statement continued.
On his part, Bakare said during his reign as Mr Nigeria from 2011 to 2013 he built massive campaign on the eradication of violence against women and children in Nigeria in the print, electronic and social media through music and creative arts.
He said it is very important for young persons, most especially young men, to come together to speak and act against all forms of violence that affects women and girls.
In her response, Okei-Odumakin, who is also the convener of Nigerians Unite Against Terror (NUAT) and president of Centre for Change welcomed the two men her office.
She further discussed the consequences of domestic violence, effect on survivors and the way forward, emphasising that all hands must be on deck for its eradication and that youth engagement is very critical at this stage of the campaign against violence.
