Extra Curriculum Activities Necessary For Academic Performance — Mitra

Children from different backgrounds and areas of Lagos on October 1 , celebrated Nigeria ’s 59 th Independence with diverse Nigerian and Indian cultural dances and other educational activities .

Organised by Urja Foundation, an Indian organisation , the event held at Ilupeju and had over 100 children engage in choreography, dance , music and drama.

Commending the children, the founder of the organisation , Rukhi Mitra, said : “Extra curricular activities enhance academic performance in children . This is why we do not just give them gifts, food and drinks , but also engage them in educational activities, including sports.”

She disclosed that the foundation has awarded scholarships to about 30 indigent children in the last five years , adding that the yearly event , aside celebrating Nigeria , aims at supporting indigent people in the society, put smiles on their faces, while they also showcase their talents like other children.