Our History | Boys’ Brigade – Pioneering Youth Development Since 1883

Did you know? The Boys’ Brigade was the first voluntary uniformed youth movement in the world founded in 1883 and many of today’s organisations for young people can trace their roots back through history to The Boys’ Brigade

History Of Boys Brigade

The Boys’ Brigade (BB) is an international interdenominational Christian youth organisation, conceived by Sir William Alexander Smith.

History of Lagos South Battalion, Boys Brigade Nigeria

The Lagos South Battalion Council is committed to continuing its growth and fulfilling the mission and values of The Boys’ Brigade Nigeria.

History of Lagos State Council

The Boys’ Brigade Nigeria Lagos State Council works in partnership with Churches and currently with the State Government through the Brigade-in-schools programme in mentoring Boys from all walks of life.

Picture of the founder of Boys Brigade, Sir William Alexandar SmithOur Founder’s Biography

Sir William Alexander Smith started The Boys’ Brigade in 1883 and became its full-time Brigade Secretary. King Edward VII knighted him in July 1909 for his work in The Boys’ Brigade.