Jessie of Britarch Schools, Abuja, Marks 10th Birthday with Sip & Paint Celebration for Friends

Miss Jessie James-Wakili, a Primary Five pupil of Britarch Schools, Abuja, joyfully celebrated her 10th birthday in grand style.

The event, held in Lugbe, Abuja, attracted her classmates, friends, family members, and well-wishers. A major highlight of the celebration was a Sip and Paint session organized for some of her classmates and friends.

Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Samuel Asom, a teacher with Government Secondary School, Lugbe, commended the celebrant and her parents for introducing an artistic painting activity to mark the special day. He noted that such creative engagements could inspire other children, especially students, to develop a passion for art.

Mr. Asom further advised parents to support their children in acquiring entrepreneurial and vocational skills to enable them become self-reliant and future employers of labour. He also urged school proprietors, especially at the primary and secondary levels, to incorporate skill acquisition and vocational training into their curricula to better prepare students for life beyond school.

Some of Jessie’s classmates and friends — Queen, Abubakar, and Ziora — who participated in the Sip and Paint described the initiative as a welcome development. They noted that the experience enhanced their appreciation for art and encouraged other parents to include educational and creative programmes in their children’s birthday celebrations to promote learning and talent development.

In their remarks, Jessie’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wakili, expressed profound gratitude to God for their daughter’s life and for granting her the opportunity to celebrate her 10th birthday. They explained that the inclusion of artistic painting in the celebration was aimed at encouraging children to develop an interest in art and creativity.

While praying for Jessie’s long life, prosperity, and divine success in her future pursuits, the couple thanked all guests for honouring their invitation.

In her vote of thanks, the celebrant, Miss Jessie James-Wakili, expressed heartfelt appreciation to everyone who joined in celebrating her milestone. She also pledged to organize more Sip and Paint sessions for her classmates and friends to further promote Nigeria’s artistic industry.

Highlights of the celebration included the cutting of the birthday cake, presentation of gifts, entertainment of guests, and prayers for the celebrant and her parents.