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Community Programmes & Social Calendar

The beating heart of Festac Town’s social solidarity. From our monthly Clean Saturday sanitation drives and free geriatric medical clinics to youth coding bootcamps and the annual 10km marathon, explore our recurring programmes.

6Active SeriesAcross Year Round

18,500+Annual ParticipantsSeniors, Youths & Families

100%Free ParticipationZero Cost to Residents

120+Volunteer StaffDoctors, Coaches, Mentors

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6 PROGRAMMES AVAILABLEYEAR-ROUND CIVIC CALENDAR

MonthlyAll Residents

Free Entry

Clean Festac Sanitation Saturday (CFSS)

A monthly community-wide collective sanitation exercise where avenues compete for the “Greenest & Cleanest Close” trophy while clearing blocked drains and sorting plastics.

Last Saturday of Every Month (7:00 AM – 10:00 AM)

All 7 Avenues, Roads & Closes in Festac Town

Coordinator: Engr. Dapo Alabi (FTRA Environment Secretary)

#Sanitation#Community Bonding#Drainage#Recycling

35+ Tonnes of silt and plastic removed per month

AnnualAll Residents

Free Entry

Festac Annual 10km Marathon & Community Health Walk

The premier sporting event in Festac celebrating wellness, unity, and youth vitality. Features elite 10km runners, a 5km family walk, and free medical screenings at the finish line.

December 12th, 2026 (6:00 AM)

Starts at 1st Gate → 2nd Ave → 7th Ave → Finishes at FHA Field

Coordinator: Coach Tony Okon & Youth Sports Committee

#Sports#Health#Youth#Community Spirit

4,500+ Registered runners and walkers in 2025

Bi-AnnualSenior Citizens (60+)

Free Entry

Senior Citizens Golden Years Welfare Clinic & Breakfast Club

A dedicated wellness day pampering our pioneer residents who built Festac Town. Includes comprehensive eye checks, free reading glasses, blood glucose tests, massage therapy, and a nutritious banquet.

April 18th & October 24th, 2026

Festac Community Center Hall, 2nd Avenue

Coordinator: Dr. (Mrs.) Folashade Adeleke (Medical Outreach Lead)

#Geriatric Care#Health Screening#Social Welfare#Elders

1,200+ Seniors attended each edition

QuarterlyYouths (15-28)

Free Entry

Festac Tech Vanguard: Youth Coding & Solar Bootcamp

Intensive 8-week hands-on tech accelerator training secondary school leavers and undergraduates in Frontend Web Development, Solar Inverter Installation, and Digital Marketing.

Cohort 4 Begins March 15th, 2026

FTRA Innovation Lab (21 Road) & Online Sandbox

Coordinator: Emeka Nwosu (Lead Tech Mentor & Software Architect)

#Tech Skills#Employment#Solar Tech#Youth Vanguard

320 Graduates with 72% placed into remote gigs or apprenticeships

QuarterlyWomen & Entrepreneurs

Free Entry

Women in Trade & Cottage Agribusiness Micro-Grant Scheme

Empowering female petty traders, urban farmers, and artisans in Festac with financial literacy training, bookkeeping tools, and non-interest revolving micro-loans (₦50k – ₦250k).

Next Disbursement Batch: May 5th, 2026

Agboju Market Association Secretariat & FTRA Women Wing

Coordinator: Alhaja Kudirat Salami (FTRA Women Affairs Director)

#Women Empowerment#Micro-Credit#Financial Literacy#Trade

₦18.5M Disbursed with 98.4% repayment rate

AnnualSchool Students

Free Entry

Inter-School Environmental Debate & STEM Science Fair

An inspiring academic showdown between over 30 public and private secondary schools in Festac Town pitching innovative climate solutions, robotics, and recycling prototypes.

June 5th, 2026 (World Environment Day)

Federal Government College (FGC) Festac Main Auditorium

Coordinator: Mrs. Chioma Eze (Education Committee Chairperson)

#Education#EcoFit#STEM#Youth Competitions

32 Schools participating with ₦3M in scholarship prizes

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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We are always recruiting medical doctors, sports coaches, teachers, tech mentors, and avenue marshals to power these community sessions.