Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation Celebrates Children’s Day for Selected Primary Schools in Mushin

Dike Onwuamaeze

The Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation (CEF) marked the 2025 Children’s Day with a two-day celebration held from May 29 to May 30 across selected schools in Mushin Local Government Area, Lagos State.

The event brought together children from six primary schools in the community, creating a powerful atmosphere of unity, fun, and empowerment under the inspiring theme: “Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation.”

The schools that participated in the celebration were New City Primary School; Palm Avenue Primary School; Oduduwa Primary School; Estate Primary School; Papa Ajao Primary School and Alaba Primary School.

In her heartfelt keynote speech, the Executive Director of CEF, Ms. Helen Egbe, welcomed the children, teachers, parents, and community guests with warmth and vision.

Egbe said: “Today, we gather to honour you our vibrant, talented, and resilient children who embody the promise and potential of our great nation.

“This year’s theme resonates deeply with our mission at CEF.
“We believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can learn, play, and grow without fear.”

She called on children to speak up when faced with intimidation or bullying, encouraging them to reach out to trusted adults and reminding them that their voices matter.

“Together, we can create a world where every child feels safe and valued,” she added.

The event opened with a welcome address by the Head Teacher of New City Primary School, Mrs. Rachel Babatunde, who expressed deep gratitude to CEF on behalf of all participating schools.

Babatunde said: “We are thankful for the love and consistent support shown by the Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation.
“Our pupils look forward to this celebration each year with joy and excitement.”

The two-day program was filled with educational, recreational, and awareness-building activities aimed at instilling confidence in the children, educating them about the dangers of bullying, and helping them understand the importance of kindness, respect, and community.

From storytelling and role-playing activities to music, games, and motivational talks, every moment was designed to nourish the hearts and minds of the children.
The pupils participated actively, learning in fun and creative ways how to become agents of positive change in their schools and neighborhoods.

The 2025 Children’s Day celebration builds on CEF’s long-standing tradition of impactful, community-centered initiatives.
In 2023, the foundation hosted a two-day program in Mushin providing educational materials and stimulating activities.

In 2024, the celebration
extended to pupils of News City, Papa Ajao, and Alaba Primary Schools, highlighting the uniqueness and greatness in every child.

Throughout the 2025 event, the atmosphere was festive yet purposeful, as volunteers and teachers engaged the children in conversations about empathy, kindness, courage, and resilience.

Incorporated in 2014, CEF was born out of the Spirit-inspired vision of the Managing Director of Cakasa Nigeria Company (CNC), Mr. Philip Balami Yaro, to be a stairway of support for the weak and vulnerable in society.
As the CSR arm of Cakasa Nigeria Company, CEF has dedicated itself to initiatives that uplift communities through compassion, education, and inclusive growth.