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  • Oyetola, Aregbesola, others usher in 2019 with fireworks, funfair

    Osogbo, the Osun State capital, entered the New Year with fireworks and funfair.

    Governor Gboyega Oyetola, his predecessor, Rauf Aregbesola and Deputy Governor Benedict Alabi, witnessed the crossover night ceremony, which attracted a big crowd.

    Also there were the state chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Gboyega Famodun and the party’s Osun Central senatorial candidate, Dr Bashir Ajibola, and top government functionaries.

    The programme, tagged: “Osun Countdown to 2019 continuity edition,” held at the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park in the state capital.

    Oyetola congratulated Nigerians, particularly residents of the state, for witnessing the New Year.

    Read also: Oyetola’s wife presents gift to Osun first baby of 2019

    He expressed gratitude to the people for electing him in the last election in the state.

    The governor, who described 2019 as the “Year of Hope and Abundance”, said his administration would bring development to the people in all the strata of the economy.

    Oyetola assured the people that hope, abundance and prosperity would be witnessed in the year and beyond.

    He said: “We will not relent in our efforts at taking Osun to the next level of socio-economic development.”

    Aregbesola hailed the people for voting and supporting the continuity bid initiated by his administration.

    He expressed appreciation to the residents for supporting the Oyetola administration.

    The former governor expressed confidence in the ability of the new government to take Osun to greater heights.

     

  • Ambode’s wife declares LTV Xmas fair open

    Lagos State Governor’s wife  Mrs Bolanle Ambode opened at the weekend the 31st Lagos State Television (LTV) Christmas funfair.

    Mrs Ambode expressed delight at the conduct of the yearly children fun and entertainment event.

    The yearly funfair programme attracts about 35,000 children since inception.

    She described the number as a measure of good capacity for planning and execution, on the part of the LTV management.

    She advised the management that the message of the Christmas season which centres on true love, forgiveness, kindness, peace and joy should not be forgotten as people go about seeking for fun and entertainment across the state.

    Calling for caution among the children when handling the swings and other entertainment equipment provided by LTV, Mrs Ambode urged other school children, parents, guardians and school owners to be part of the unlimited fun.

    “On the part of LTV, please ensure vigilance, good crowd control and tight security,” she said.

    Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde said that the theme of the 31stedition of the Christmas funfair is designed to extend frontiers of merrymaking in the festive season in spite of the economic realities in the country.

    The economic situation, according to the Commissioner, will not reduce the standard and quality of services offered by LTV.

    He said LTV Christmas Funfair has grown to become the clear leader and reference point today being a renowned platform for recreation and social interaction filling the void created by the sudden departure of famous Department Stores across the state that operated Christmas Grottos some decades ago.

    Ayorinde said the premises of LTV will become a one-stop fun centre for every member of the family for the next 30 days.

    “As the children visit the Grotto to see Santa Claus, parents could also do their shopping within the De Blue Roof while the whole family sits back and relax with thrilling music from top grade and upcoming musicians,” he said.

  • Heritage School holds family funfair

    It was let-your-hair-down day at the family funfair programme of the Heritage House Montessori School, Yaba organised to usher in the second term holidays.

    The school was transformed to an amusement park of sorts with various games ensemble that kept the pupils excited and occupied for hours.

    There was no dull moment and parents were delighted to find that their wards were neither tired nor interested in eating as they moved from stand to stand to participate in whatever game they fancied.

    There were boat rides, go-cart, bouncing castle, body jump, water cross in an air-field balloon, train ride, swings, obstacle course and the like. All the pupils had to do to take part in each activity was to present tickets equivalent in value to the cost of the game.

    Head Teacher of the school, Mrs Yvonne Osunde said the programme was organised to help teachers, parents and their wards relax. She added that the cost of setting up the equipment in the school was worth it.

    “We just felt this should be a time to set aside for parents, children and members of staff to just relax. It cost a lot of money, and involved a lot of time and planning but going round and seeing the children laughing and having fun makes it worth all the trouble,” she said.

    Chairman of the school’s PTA, Mr Muyiwa Adeboye, lauded the school management for initiating the programme which he said also gave opportunity for parents to network.

    “The school played a major role in bringing the day to pass. The planning was done by the school. The PTA only contributed but the director of the school put down a substantial amount for the programme. It has been a good opportunity for parents to get to know themselves, and also to open up the school to outsiders because it is a good school,” he said.

     

  • Funfair for kids @ Easter

    Kids wears of all kinds of designs and brands were on display. Quality was the watchword.

    It was the Open shop Easter sale and fun day, organised by Kids’ Kloset.

    Children were able to choose from various clothes, shoes and toys. They also had all kinds of toys and fun gadgets to while away time with as their parents were busy doing the shopping. Only a few children were willing to go through the shopping exercise with their parents as the atmosphere was very a inviting one for them.

    Kids were presented gifts items, face painting and pop corn as they arrived.

    Some children spoke to The Nation Shopping of their experiences. Asope Badejo said ‘Kids’ Kloset’ is a shop that deals with various kids clothes, and she advised her friends to come with their parents to get theirs. “This is where we have clothes and shoes for kids of any age and delicious sumptuous sweets. We are also given painting and gifts items which contain more surprise bags than those given in our schools and parties.

    Sofiat Olabintan said: “It is a beautiful place where kids can have nice and beautiful clothes and shoes to match.

    Stephanie Ndu said she wants other kids who couldn’t make this edition, to look forward to the next one. “Clothes here are amazing, I love them.”

    Parents also spoke of the good quality attached to the products on display.

    Aside good quality, Mrs. Edem Babalola, talked of affordability of products. “products here are quite affordable. The organisers are not capitalising on the fact that the festive season is here, they are very liberal with prices.

    Mrs. Bankole Oniru also attested to good and quality products. As a parent, if you want your kids to stand out, this is the right place to be.”