Foundation trains students against cyberbullying, others

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The Akin Fadeyi Foundation has trained hundreds of secondary school students in Lagos on the dangers of cyberbullying, sextortion and other social vices, urging them to embrace responsible behaviour, particularly in their use of social media.

The training also focused on educating the students on the legal consequences of online misconduct, with the foundation stressing that digital platforms do not provide a shield against accountability.

Speaking at the event in Lagos on Thursday, the Founder and Executive Director of the foundation, Mr Akin Fadeyi, called on parents to complement their verbal instructions with exemplary conduct, saying children were more likely to emulate what they saw their parents do than what they were told.

Drawing from his childhood experiences, Fadeyi said the lessons of hard work, diligence and good relationships instilled by his parents helped shape his character and professional development.

He said, “My advice to parents is that what they say to their children is as important as what they do in their presence. When you give birth to children, the values you want them to imbibe should not end with what you tell them. You must practise those values.

“I had my hardships while going to school. My mother was a teacher, but by the time I got to A-levels, I had already published a campus magazine. What galvanised my competence to achieve that was the quality of teaching I received from my parents, particularly their emphasis on hard work, diligence and friendship.”

He also urged public office holders to recognise the influence of their conduct on society, noting that leadership decisions and personal examples could either promote responsible behaviour or encourage wrongdoing.

“I am tired of advising the government, but they must understand that the people entrusted them with power. They should constitute themselves as a well-behaved institution because decisions they make with a stroke of the pen affect a critical mass of people.

“People are driven…

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