In line with the spirit of yuletide, the President of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Women Association (AE-FUNAI WA) Dr. Mrs. Chinyere Elom has organized a Christmas party for the Children of staff and indigenes of the university’s host community.


President, AE-FUNAI WA, Dr. Mrs. Chinyere Elom appreciating the children dance moves during the event


Declaring the event open on Wednesday, 16th December, 2021, she noted that Christmas is a joyous occasion because of its spiritual importance to humanity, adding that the Christmas spirit is better epitomized by children due to their purity and selflessness, hence, her decision to celebrate the joy of the season with them.


Dr. Mrs. Chinyere Elom speaking during the children party
The President of the association who is the wife of the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday Oge Elom, therefore urged the children to celebrate wisely by not indulging in social vices that can tarnish their image and bring shame and heartbreak to their parents.


President, AE-FUNAI WA, Dr. Mrs. Chinyere Elom leading the parents of the children in a dance during the party
Reading from Proverb chapter 9 verses 9-12, which emphasizes the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom, a minister of God, Engr. Chukwuemeka Ekumaoko admonished the Children to grow in the fear of God, as this will keep them away from evil. He prayed for the children to fulfil their purpose on earth and be useful to their parents and society.


Children receiving gifts during the party
Highlights of the event include drama presentation by the pupils of the A-FUNAI Staff Children School titled “Effect of Disobedience”, presentation on the activities and standard teaching and learning in the staff school, and dance galore. The Children also received various gifts from the president of the association and Father Christmas as they visited the Christmas grotto to see the infant Jesus.


Cross section of children at the event