When juveniles are incarcerated, it often times translates to a pause in their education and overtime, their minds are dulled by the lack of quality education and access to enlightening books that even after release, proper re-integration becomes a struggle as we all know that education brings light to the soul of a man. This …
At the Bonafide Advocator Initiative, we are committed in giving every Juvenile a chance at restoration with a belief that every child deserves a second chance, whether incarcerated or directly affected by incarceration. In the light of the above, we are pleased to announce an on-going Partnership between BOFAI and the Hope for Children Left …
On November 5, 2024, The Bonafide Advocator Initiative (BOFAI) took a significant step in advancing justice for minors at the Special Correctional Center for Boys, by offering free legal representation to several boys. This action underscores BOFAI’s unwavering commitment to providing legal aid and advocacy for individuals in correctional homes, particularly children. This intervention followed …
The Bonafide Advocator Initiative (BOFAI) remains steadfast in its mission to support individuals leaving correctional centers through its “Aftercare Services” program. Launched in 2023, the program began with five minors from the Special Correctional Center for Girls, Idi-Araba providing them with tailored reentry services to ensure their successful reintegration into society and reduce the risk …
On the 18th of July 2024 the Center for Individual and Child Development (CICD), in collaboration with BOFAI, hosted a community outreach event in partnership with the Magodo Development Community Association. The initiative, named “Clothes for Change Partnership,” aimed to give back to our local community in a meaningful way. The event was a vibrant …
On the 25th of May 2024, The Bonafide Advocator Initiative (BOFAI) held a remarkable event focused on empowering children and young persons who have left correctional homes. The event was graced by the BOFAI team, the beneficiary, the Principal of the Special Correctional Center for Girls, distinguished speakers, and other invited guests. The theme of …
BOFAI Event Highlights: Empowerment through Creativity Read More »
The Bonafide Advocator Initiative on Saturday, the 10th of February, 2024 in celebration of Valentine’s Day, visited two juvenile correctional centres for girls. Special Correctional Centre for Girls Children Correctional Centre for Girls It was a day filled with compassion and hope and we had the privilege of spending time with these incredible children there, …
Valentine’s Day 2024: Report of BOFAI’s Visits to Special Correctional Centres Read More »
The visit to the girls was met with so much excitement and open arms. The program started at precisely 9:30 am with Mrs. Ajike’s opening prayer and welcome address to the girls. Afterward, Ms. Oluwatobi introduced the members of the team, namely, Ajike, Oluwatosin, Promise, Funmi, and Faith after the introduction; she did a recap …
BOFAI’S VISIT TO THE CORRECTIONAL CENTRE FOR GIRLS AT IDI ORO, LAGOS ON DECEMBER 3, 2022 Read More »
On 2nd July, 2022, members of BOFAI visited the Correctional Centre for Girls, Idi-Araba. It was a refreshing time with the Girls as that was the first time BOFAI would be paying a visit to Correctional Centre for Girls since inception. The theme of the event was “My Gender, My Pride”. Discussions were held around …
REPORT OF VISIT TO THE CORRECTIONAL CENTRE FOR GIRLS, IDI-ARABA LAGOS Read More »
On the 4th of June, 2022, Members of the Bonafide Advocator Initiative paid visits to the Correctional Centre for Senior Boys and Rehabilitation Centre both located at Isheri, Berger Lagos state, Nigeria. It was a wonderful time with the boys and also the patients at the Rehab center who were men of different ages and …