Interactive sessions followed, including Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills facilitated by Dr. Akinso. Through role-playing exercises, participants practiced scenarios such as:

• Addressing sensitive sexual health questions in a school counselor’s office.
• Navigating peer pressure and decision-making in social settings.
• Handling confidential disclosures in a school clinic.

Each exercise drew laughter, reflections, and moments of realization as participants recognized the importance of building trust and rapport with young people.

Day Three: Turning Knowledge into Action

The final day was all about action. Participants delved into Creating Supportive Environments for Community-Based Sexuality Education, brainstorming ways to make schools and clinics more inclusive and welcoming for adolescents. They also explored Monitoring and Evaluation strategies to ensure their efforts would lead to measurable outcomes.

As the workshop drew to a close, an Action Planning and Commitment session allowed participants to outline practical steps for applying what they’d learned. Each attendee shared their plans, from introducing peer-led CSE sessions to setting up youth-friendly corners in their schools.

The PLAN Foundation team was visibly moved by the enthusiasm of all participants at the workshop and commended everyone for their dedication. “This is more than a workshop,” one of the facilitators concluded. “It’s a movement to transform the future of our youth, one informed decision at a time.”

A Path Forward

The workshop ended successfully, with participants leaving not just with knowledge but with a shared commitment to empowering young people across Oyo State. As they stepped out of the conference center, they carried with them the tools and determination to shape a future where every adolescent has the information and support, they need to thrive.

Prepared by; Ifedayo Osemwegie

Advocacy, Strategic Communication and Media Officer