Nigerian adventurer Ibi Sofekun rode a motorbike across 40 countries in 99 days to raise global awareness about the mental health of the boy child and project Nigeria’s positive image abroad.
Ibi Sofekun, a true symbol of courage and purpose, is riding his bike “Rinakore” from Europe to Lagos to raise vital awareness about the often-overlooked plight of the Boy Child.
Video Credit: Ibi Sofekun Firekiss on Facebook pic.twitter.com/0det3RTOpQ— LTV (@lagostelevision) August 16, 2025
LAGOS — A 69-year-old Nigerian adventurer, Ibi Sofekun, said he rode a motorbike across 40 countries in 99 days to draw global attention to the mental health of the boy child.
Speaking at a reception in Lagos, Sofekun said his journey, tagged Project Help, aimed to highlight the world’s neglect of boys’ emotional struggles.
“It is not just an adventure because I feel like riding. My theme is called Project Help. We need to start paying attention to the mental health of the boy child,” he said.
Sofekun, who travelled through Europe and Africa, said his mission also projected Nigeria’s positive image globally. He urged parents, teachers, and policymakers to prioritise boys’ mental well-being, noting that neglect often leads to radicalisation, violence, and other societal ills.
He described Project Help as a personal campaign to foster resilience and emotional awareness among young boys.
After 99 days, across 40 countries, on 1 powerful mission; the journey returns home.
— JCI Nigeria (@jci_nigeria) October 5, 2025
JCI Nigeria proudly celebrates JCI Sen. Ibi Sofekun, the 1990 JCI Nigeria President, on the successful completion of his World Tour for the Boy Child Mental Health Campaign. https://t.co/dNb1tnQaqk pic.twitter.com/O8unOXRXqr