A Lagos lawmaker, Mrs. Mojisola Alli-Macaulay, said that she organised a Christmas party for children in Amuwo-Odofin area to make kids in the community happier during the Yuletide.
The lawmaker, representing Amuwo Odofin Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, also said at the party that she wanted the children to experience the joy of Christmas as she did while growing up.
Alli-Macaulay said: “I have a nostalgic feeling of when I was growing up; I always enjoy Christmas because we had so many events and it was always fun.
“We were always looking forward to it; from Christmas clothes to shoes, good food, the merriment.
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“I remember growing up in that manner; that’s why I thought ‘What a better way to celebrate my Christmas than having it with the children of Amuwo Odofin?”
She said the party, tagged: “MAMA Amuwo and Kids,” would be an annual event.
The lawmaker urged Lagosians to be law-abiding while enjoying the festivities.
“When you drink, don’t drive, for those of you who will be moving from one place to another,” she said.
A mother of two, Ms. Tessy Dike, said she was invited by a friend because she was bored at home.
“The party is wow and everything is looking good; what the honourable has done for the children is really wonderful,” she said.
Also, Mrs. Kafilat Yusuf, a mother who came with her three children, also expressed her joy, saying: “My children are happy; so am I too.”
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