The African Youth Commission in partnership with the Voice of Orphans Africa Diaspora Initiative (VOADI), Women Education Advocacy and Development Initiative (WEADI) and the FCT Administration, recently organised a carnival to celebrate orphans.
President and founder of VOADI, Tunde Okokoro, said the essence of the carnival was to give orphans a sense of belonging on children’s day.
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Mr Okokoro called on the Nigerian government to be intentional about catering to the needs of orphans in the country.
WEADI president, Dr Regina Omo-Agege, who was at the event, said she was excited to celebrate with the children.
Children at the event were drawn from Alpha and Omega Orphanage; Hope for the Hopeless Orphanage; St Jonas Foundation, Gifted & Talented Orphanage, amongst others.
Highlights of the event include a spelling bee competition, free medical tests, dancing and singing competitions, amongst others.
