Tofunmi Akinwale, an IT student with school connect magazine from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism [NIJ], Ogba, Lagos witnessed the glamorous and fun-filled Dansol Charity Fun Fair on the eleventh of December 2025. It was the first time seeing charity being demonstrated by students with a lot of lessons to take home. Here is his account of the event.
Charity as we know it, has been a symbol of hope, and an aspect of reality that brings together people of different race, ethnicity and different age groups. It is quite a remarkable blend of community engagement, social interaction, festivity and fantasy.
On the eleventh of December, Dansol High School students took it upon themselves to support in any way they can through the auspicious Dansol Charity Fun Fair.
The event came alive with excitement and large turn-out of students, parents and fun-lovers at the school’s premises located at Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos thus making the event colorful.
At eight in the morning, the event had started. The whole place is agog with sound of music (you could hear the speaking blaring from a distance), baloon decorations and of course the students dressed in gorgeous outfits to kill thr day. Well, since this event only comes alive once in a year, you could imagjne the fever, the frency and the vibes it would be greeted with. I think students of Dansol even value this event than their valedictory service (VS) with the happiness and excitements on their faces.
If you think that the Dansol Charity Fun Fair
is all about charity, then you are mistaken. At the event, you can see activities like games (both indoors and outdoors games) to keep the fun up and running. If you are foodie, then, I bet you have a lot of funs coming to this event. All kinds of foods from fast food to solid and snacks were on display at various food stalls with some side attractions. You will be tempted to buy some food even if you don’t have a long throat. They are so irrestitible. The aromas from one of the stalls nearly made me to forgot the note I was about to jot. The surprise is that this foods are prepared by students themselves. If you ask me what education beyond the four walls of the classroom is, what I saw at this event is a testament to that! Beyond the fun, fantasy and excitement, the heart of the event lay on its mission. The Charity Fun Fair serves as a reminder that giving does not have be solemn, sordid or eloborate it can be joyful, colourful and addictive.
The morning goes by with the smell of fun as the prestigious occasion keeps the human mind happy major highlight of the charity fun fair was the food drive, where clothes, food items, and other basic necessities were distributed to members of the neighbouring community. The initiative attracted a large turnout, as residents expressed joy and appreciation for the gesture. Many of the beneficiaries praised and appreciated the school and their students for their generosity and concern for the well-being of others. The whole atmosphere was painted with gratitude, as smiles became the trademark in this annal occasion. The warm interactions reflected this event is a signature of the positive impact of the event on the community.
The event moved on as the students paraded to the center of the Charity Fair both the junior students and the Senior students with joyful emotions as each student moved around with his or her friend in groups. They move from one stall to the another purchasing items and food available.
After conducting several interviews to ask the students about the event and how high their level of fun and excitement were, Aliena Ibechi, said, "Today's event is called the Charity Fun Fair, and it is a day where we come and show what we can create whether food or bracelets - things like fruit juice, earrings, toys and snacks. That, we also sell it to ourselves and there is also a food drive and charity at the beginning of the program".
Speaking with another student, Mosunmola Adetunji, said, "Well today we are having what we call here in Dansol a Charity Fun Fair, and it basically giving out to charity and also having fun amongst ourselves and with those outside the school. We also do food drive which we did this morning, and we gave different items like foodstuff, bags, shoes to the less-privileged in Agidingbi area.
The event continues as parents, grandparents with teaching and non-teaching staff glazed in admiration of the students' activities as the senior students move from one end of the food stalls to the jewelry point most especially the female students. A junior student ran to her parents for more money with excitement to purchase more candies eager for more fun.
As the Charity Fun Fair comes to a very memorable end, it was more than just a day of games and entertainment, I learnt an important lesson on charity from this ‘beautiful angels’ and that is the role of supporting education and fostering community spirit with enthusiastic participation. The event successfully combined fun with meaningful impact as students bond with one another. This proves even a simple fun fair can make a lasting difference. I can’t just wait to witness another, Charity Fun Fair.
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