The Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation (CEF) celebrated the 2025 children’s day 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.

The foundation marked the event with a two-day celebration held from May 29–30 across selected schools in Mushin Local Government Area, Lagos, under the theme: “Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation.”

The celebration hosted New City Primary School; Palm Avenue Primary School; Oduduwa Primary School; Estate Primary School; Papa Ajao Primary School; and Alaba Primary School – schools that have become familiar homes for CEF’s annual outreach over the years.

The Executive Director of CEF, Helen Egbe, welcomed children, teachers, parents, and community guests with warmth and vision.

“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 stated.

Egbe 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 Head Teacher of New City Primary School, Mrs. Rachel Babatunde, expressed deep gratitude to CEF on behalf of all participating schools.

“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,” she said.

Pupils participated actively, learning in fun and creative ways how to become agents of positive change in their schools and neighborhoods.