The Federal College of Education, Ilawe-Ekiti, in collaboration with Good Deeds Day Nigeria, successfully hosted an impactful workshop and officially launched the College-based Good Deeds Day Club: Doing Good on Wednesday, 25th March 2026.
The event brought together staff, students, and stakeholders for a thought-provoking and engaging session centered on childhood development, kindness, and social responsibility.
The workshop was delivered by Prof. (Mrs.) H. O. Ajayi of Obafemi Awolowo University, who currently serves as Director, Institute of Education (Early Childhood Unit). Her presentation, titled “Childhood Reboot (0–8): Where Playgrounds Were Kings, Kindness Ruled the Heart, and Bedtimes Were the Enemy,” emphasized the importance of early childhood as a critical stage of rapid brain development where foundational skills, values, and attitudes are formed.
Prof. Ajayi highlighted the value of traditional childhood experiences, noting that playgrounds once served as essential learning spaces that nurtured creativity, resilience, social interaction, and conflict resolution. She stressed that kindness remains a vital tool for building empathy and compassion, emphasizing that small acts of kindness can create significant positive impact.
Addressing contemporary challenges, she pointed to the effects of excessive screen time, declining outdoor activities, weakened social bonds, and poor sleep patterns among children. She noted that while children are growing up quickly, they are not always developing in the most balanced way, hence the urgent need to “reboot” childhood experiences.
The session concluded with a strong call to action to restore play as a central element of learning, promote kindness and empathy, balance technology with real-life engagement, and preserve the joy and innocence of childhood.
A major highlight of the event was the official launch of the Good Deeds Day Club, Doing Good, an initiative designed to cultivate a culture of kindness, volunteerism, and community impact within the College and its surrounding environment.
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Good Deeds Day, the organizers presented a Certificate of Recognition to the College, alongside a commemorative gift. The spirit of giving was further demonstrated through the distribution of notebooks and branded stickers to students, as well as customized T-shirts presented to selected students and lecturers, adding color and excitement to the occasion.
As part of the activities, representatives of Good Deeds Day Nigeria also paid a courtesy visit to the College Council and Management during the 7th Governing Council meeting, reinforcing institutional collaboration and a shared commitment to community development.
The programme was widely described as enlightening and impactful, reflecting the College’s dedication to nurturing not only academically sound individuals but also compassionate and socially responsible citizens.
