Parents, students and other stakeholders recently converged on Gallery Hall National Council for Arts and Culture, National Theater Complex, Iganmu Lagos to share thoughts on the need to create a supportive structure and family environment where members realise their full potential, thus creating a progressive society. It was at the instance of Family Meeting series project, an Entertainment Bus-Stop Ltd, community engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility initiative marking its 10th edition, under the platform of the United Nations declaration of International Day of Families. Participants engaged in conversations on the theme Preserve Our Family Unity in Peace, Security and Moral Values, as it is essential for every society to create a supportive structure and family environment where members realize their full potential, thus creating a progressive society.
Project convener, Ms. Eki Faith Eboigbe, highlighted the need for an environment of love, understanding, encouragement, and healthy relationships between parents, caregivers, and their wards. She stressed the importance of instilling vital soft skills such as attentive listening, emotional intelligence, and a sympathetic presence to nurture a humane character that is essential in today’s society.
Head of Directorate, National Council for Arts and Culture, Lagos zonal office, Princess Ivie Betty Uwa-Igbinoba who hosted the event welcomed guests to the gallery hall.
She reiterated the significance of a healthy family unit to society and expressed the agency’s delight in collaborating with Entertainment Bus-Stop Ltd on this laudable project that aligns with the Directorate’s goals and mission. The moderator, Mrs. Onome Odili, engaged the speakers and guests in robust conversations based on the theme. Speakers including Mrs. Deborah Odutayo, Executive Director Royal Roots Communication Network, and Engr. Ifeanyichukwu Avajah, Former Chairman, Association of Nigerian Authors, shared personal experiences to encourage parents towards intentional responsible parenting. This, he said, involves actively fulfilling parental duties to ensure the well-being of their wards and develop them into responsible adults who contribute to society.
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Other guests present at the event were; Mrs. Toki Mabogunje; past President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Prevail Farida; Peace Ambassador, Mrs. Jomion Shogbola; a renowned Educationist, Mrs. Juliet Odesanya; a Seasoned Banker and Mrs. Moji Oshodi-Glover, all shared their perspectives on aspects that will further strengthen the family unit.
The conversations were focused on sharing relatable hands-on experiences and workable solutions that have been successful, which can be utilized as part of the toolkit for family sustainability. Thereafter, children from the Kings & Queens Arts Academy presented a drama performance titled Dancing Mosquito, a thematic stage play with a message to create awareness and stimulate proactive measures towards eradicating malaria in Nigeria and the Sub-Saharan continent.
Master of ceremony, Mr. Steph Ogundele said the Family Meeting series project is dedicated to building and stabilizing the family, an essential building block of society. Entertainment Bus-Stop Ltd has shown unwavering commitment to continuing conversations that will ignite impactful outcomes for families and society.