By Titilayo Lawal | Founder/President
October 2024
The children of the home celebrated Independence Day on October 1st by joining other schools at a field in Ikola. They participated in a march-past, played games, and enjoyed food and drinks. They returned home with numerous gifts.
On October 3rd, AY was in court, and his care order was extended until November 14th, 2024. Similarly, on October 17th, M., JO, and MC appeared in court, and their care orders were extended until January 30th, 2025.
The children received their measles, HPV, and yellow fever vaccinations at school on October 21st. The vaccination was slightly painful, so they were given paracetamol upon returning home.
On October 25th, the First Lady of Lagos State donated two bags of rice to the home.
M. participated in the Asohon Quiz competition via a video call on October 28th and performed well.
On October 30th, AI was in court, and her care order was extended until February 6th, 2025.
November 2024
On November 5th, the home welcomed a new intake, a 2-year-old boy transferred from the NAPTIP Agency for care and protection. He was immediately taken to the hospital for check-ups, where he was treated for malaria and catarrh and given multivitamins.
The World Orphan’s Day Celebration took place on November 11th at a foundation in Ilupeju, Lagos. A social worker, caregiver, and two children from the home attended the event, which featured dancing competitions, dramas, drawings, and exhibitions. M. emerged as one of the winners of the Asohon Quiz Competition and was rewarded.
On November 14th, A. was in court, where the magistrate ordered his paternal grandmother to begin bonding with him, following a positive DNA test. She visited the home that same day to familiarize herself with the child and the environment. His care order was extended until February 5th, 2025.
A donor celebrated his birthday at the home on November 15th, bringing gifts and making a cash donation. The children thanked him and prayed for him.
On November 20th, AY’s paternal grandmother and her youngest child visited the home for bonding. She brought food items for the children and spent time with them. She returned for another bonding session on November 27th, as per the court’s order.
December 2024
On December 4th, the paternal grandmother of one of the children visited the home, bringing toys, Christmas headbands, and snacks. The bonding session went well.
The home received a new living room set on December 5th, following renovations and repainting to enhance its appearance.
The children attended their school’s end-of-year party on December 10th, where they enjoyed food, drinks, games, dancing, and song performances. Each child received a tracksuit as a gift. Parents and guardians were not invited.
The orphanage held its End-of-the-Year Party on December 17th. The founder of the home attended with her friends, along with the children’s school proprietress and several teachers. Registered widows of the home were also present and received foodstuffs, fabrics, and cash gifts. The event later extended outdoors to support the community, where foodstuffs were distributed. The celebration was colorful and well-appreciated by all.
On December 25th (Christmas Day), Tram Waste Agency visited the home with Santa Claus, bringing gifts such as games, water bottles, drinks, and a cake.
The children attended the His Glory Foundation’s End-of-the-Year Party on December 26th, where they had food, drinks, games, and interacted with children from other orphanages.
A church group visited the home on December 27th to celebrate the season with the children. They brought gifts, shared the word of God, and prayed with them before departing.
January 2025
The children resumed school on January 6th, 2025, excited to be back.
On January 16th, the school held its PTA meeting, where key issues were discussed, including parental attitudes towards education, school fee payments, and adherence to school rules. The main topic was the upcoming Inter-House Sports event in April 2025, with parents encouraged to support it. The home was assigned to Pearl and Platinum House.
M. began attending extension classes on January 20th in preparation for her Common Entrance Examination.
General Update
Overall, the children have been doing well, actively participating in school, social activities, and bonding sessions while receiving care and support from the home.
By Titilayo Lawal | Founder/President
By Titilayo Lawal | Founder/President
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