By Omolara Adasofunjo

The theatre community of the Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta, thrilled audiences with a compelling stage performance titled “Ajọṣe,” a play that highlights the importance of togetherness, empathy, and mutual understanding.

The stage performance titled “Ajose,” packaged by a non-governmental, NGO in partnership with the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, told the story of family, rape, unsafe abortion, denied access to quality healthcare, and the communication gap between parents and children, featuring a talented cast.

Speaking at the end of the performance, Head of Department Dr. Adéníyì Oluwadamilare described “Ajọṣe” as a collective effort aimed at finding solutions to social challenges and encouraging students to speak up about issues affecting them.

He urged parents to monitor their children and ensure that their use of social media and the internet adds value to their academic performance.

Also speaking, the co-ordinator of NGO, Mr Dámilolá shodiya noted that the essence of the programme was to help find solutions to problems without condemnation or judging people, to prevent unsafe abortion depression and suicidal action.

He advised the students to utilize the message of the performance in all their endeavours, spread the message to other students on campus, and urged people to always support one another.

Speaking on the lessons learnt from the play, some of the students, Mr Faruq Elebiju and Olokojobi Odunayo, stressed the need for people, especially youths, to always speak out whenever they are in trouble. 

They also advised parents to stay close to their children to prevent them from being misled by strangers.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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