By Providence Obuh

FOr over 30 kids from three different orphanages in Lagos, the last yuletide celebration is one to remember and cherish. This is because they had fun and excitement courtesy of the Ikeja City Mall under the auspices of its annual Christmas funfair for orphans.

At this year’s event with the theme: “Gift an Orphan”, the kids had opportunity to watch movies and engage in face painting, games, music and dance with customised gifts given to them and special vouchers provided by Lacoste, Spur, Max, Mr. Price, Shoprite and Blackup.

Marketing Manager, Ikeja City Mall, Mr. Eniola Ositelu, said that the mall is committed to giving back to the community, pledging a strong commitment to good services.

He said that Christmas party for orphans is a tradition for the mall, with a view to celebrating them and showing them love and a hope to live.

Ositelu said: “We have been able to give these kids the experience of Christmas as enjoyed by their privileged counterparts. We did same last year for the first time and we don’t intend to stop the act. The event is a huge success for the management of this mall and we are happy that the kids had a jolly good time.

They all parted with gifts, they will have good memories of this year’s yuletide season”.

Concerning the carol, he said, “We decided to produce a Christmas Carol night… also. And this is to surprise and entertain people who have come to the mall to do their normal shopping.