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Change-A-Life (CAL) Foundation, a social service non-profit organisation established by Funmi Iyanda, a media entrepreneur, will host the 7th edition of its annual Children’s Day funfair on Friday.

The event scheduled to hold at Eniobanke Centre, 19 Adekunle Fajuyi way, GRA Ikeja, Lagos, will bring together beneficiaries of the foundation’s intervention programmes, public officials, members of corporate Nigeria, celebrities and community leaders.

According to the organisers, the programme will provide an avenue to build bridges of harmony and friendship between children from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.

“This year’s event will touch the lives of over one thousand children from ages 5 – 14 years in nursery, primary and junior secondary schools as well as motherless babies homes and orphanages,” the foundation said in a statement.

“Change-A-Life’s mission is to act as a bridge between people in need who possess human, community and leadership potential and the individuals, agencies and organisations with the capacity and willingness to help.

Over the years, celebrities like 2face Idibia, Funke Akindele, Bovi, Derenle Edun, Ara and Ozzy Agu have graced the event to inspire the children.

Speaking on the significance of this year’s event, Sekinat Ayeyemi, coordinator of Change-A-Life Foundation, said the aim is to inspire and entertain that children.

“We intend to own the day as the event promises to be bigger and better. To engage the children and create an atmosphere of fun and excitement, notable artistes and celebrities will spend time with the kids to inspire and entertain them,” she said.

“There will be various fun activities such as spelling bee competitions, choreography, song/poem renditions and talent show, as well as other exciting gaming activities.

“This is in keeping with our aim of celebrating the Nigerian child, projecting love and happiness throughout the event and to raise money for the upkeep of beneficiaries of Change A Life foundation.”