NIGERIA: DFA Islamic Edu Fair Host First Edition in Lagos State

The maiden edition of the DFA Islamic Edu Fair powered by DFA TV brought together students, parents, educators, vendors and community members for a day of learning, innovation and community engagement in Lagos State.

The event, which was held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Johnson Jakande Tinubu (JJT) Park, Alausa, Ikeja, provided a platform for education to meet purpose while promoting learning, creativity and the development of future-ready Muslim students.

The fair attracted Islamic primary and secondary schools from different parts of Lagos State, offering students opportunities to participate in educational activities, showcase their talents and engage in competitions.

The event's sponsors, including MTN, Rite Foods, and Bayo Osinowo Foundation, among others, participated, while side attractions such as a mobile cinema, bouncing castle, and the Teachers Mind Hub provided entertainment and opportunities for educators to connect and exchange ideas.

Students also participated in competitions and games including Quran recitation, Ludo, English Pick and Speak, Taekwondo, quizzes, table tennis, spelling bee, chess, snakes and ladders, table soccer, basketball, Jenga and snooker.

Several students emerged winners and received cash prizes and other gifts, with prizes worth up to five million naira.

Speaking to AAN, DFA TV founder, Alhaji Jubril Folami expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah, the organising team, volunteers, participating schools, parents, vendors and other attendees for making the event a success.

He described the fair as a collective achievement and prayed for Allah’s blessings on everyone who contributed to its success, expressing hope that it would positively impact Islamic education and future generations.