Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH) has unveiled a four-member panel featuring senior police officer CP Fatai, Canada’s Senior Trade Commissioner in Lagos, Delane Boakye, Channels Television journalist Seun Okinbaloye and medical doctor and digital health advocate Dr Kelechi Okoro, popularly known as The Healthertainer, for its seventh edition.
The event, organised by Bodex Media, will hold on Thursday, December 10, 2026, at the Distance Learning Institute Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka, with activities scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.
Themed “Influence with Purpose: Shaping Africa’s Digital Future,” BSMH 7.0 is expected to bring together thousands of secondary and tertiary school students for discussions on leadership, responsible digital engagement, international cooperation and opportunities for young Africans.
The four panellists will share perspectives drawn from their respective fields, including public service, international trade, journalism and healthcare. Communications strategist Lanre Basamta will moderate the discussion, guiding conversations between the speakers and participating students.
Founder of Bodex Media and convener of the event, Bodex Hungbo, said the choice of speakers was aimed at giving young people access to practical knowledge, mentorship and experiences from accomplished professionals.
She said the platform was created to go beyond motivating students, providing them with opportunities to ask questions, exchange ideas and learn directly from people working in different sectors.
According to the organisers, BSMH has reached more than 10,000 young people and engaged over 200 educational institutions since its launch in 2019. The platform has also featured more than 300 speakers and thought leaders, generated over 100 million digital media impressions and recognised more than 200 individuals for using social media to promote social good and community development.
Beyond the panel sessions, this year’s edition will feature digital masterclasses, debates, quizzes and educational competitions, with a total of ₦4.4 million set aside as prizes for participating secondary and tertiary institutions.
Each category has an allocated prize pool of ₦2.2 million. The winning institution will receive ₦1 million, while the second and third-place institutions will get ₦700,000 and ₦500,000 respectively. An outstanding individual presenter will also receive a new smartphone, while participating students will be given certificates.
The programme will also include games, raffle draws and other activities designed to combine learning with entertainment.
The organisers said the event aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those focused on quality education, digital skills, youth empowerment and responsible communication.
Students and interested participants can register through the event’s website at https://bsmhangout.com/bsmh-registration/.
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