First-Ever Edutainment Festival in Nigeria Debuts at UniAbuja

Edutainment First International Ltd/GTE, a pioneering student-focused social innovation organization, successfully hosted the inaugural Nigerian Edutainment Festival in partnership with the University of Abuja, from July 25th to 26th, 2025. The groundbreaking event marked a significant milestone in the organization’s mission to catalyze youth empowerment through the fusion of education and entertainment.

Cablenews24 reports that spearheaded by Mr. Tayo Folorunsho, Founder and CEO of Edutainment First International, the festival showcased the power of edutainment in inspiring a new generation of student leaders, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers across Nigeria and beyond.

Over two action-packed days, the festival delivered an immersive experience featuring student-led symposia, cultural exhibitions, and advocacy-driven programming—curated to spark creativity, critical thinking, and civic engagement among Nigerian youth.

This Online News Medium understands that day One spotlighted “The Campus CEO”, a platform for innovative student entrepreneurs across all faculties of the University of Abuja, who pitched and showcased their business ventures and ideas.

Day Two, the main festival day, offered an electrifying celebration of youth culture and innovation—complete with helicopter rides, car drifting, skating demonstrations, power bike stunts, and the wildly popular color pop experience. The festivities were expertly hosted by acclaimed media personalities Nedu and Anto Lecky, adding flair and energy to the celebration.

The event drew an impressive lineup of dignitaries, stakeholders, and high-profile guests from across sectors, including:
• Professor Lar Patricia Manko, Acting Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja
• Dr. Idoko Sunday Idoko, Dean of Student Affairs, University of Abuja
• His Imperial Majesty Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, Natural Paramount Ruler of Iwoland
• Mr. Ajao Adewale, Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
• RC Jesutomipe Igbaroola anipr, Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC National Headquarters
• Aisha Mohammed, Head of Enlightenment & Re-orientation, EFCC
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• Mrs. Mary Kolawole, FCT Manager/Coordinator, SMEDAN
• Mrs. Precious Oblegili, Head of Re-orientation, NDLEA

The festival also garnered strong corporate support, with brand sponsors such as:
• Tecno Mobile
• Munchit
• Power Oil
• Colgate
• Kellogg’s
• …and a host of local vendors who contributed to the vibrant festival atmosphere.

As the first of its kind, the Nigerian Edutainment Festival has laid a solid foundation for future editions. With plans already underway to scale its impact across tertiary institutions nationwide, Edutainment First International remains committed to building a thriving community of socially conscious, creatively empowered youth through transformative partnerships and purposeful programming.

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