About N2.25 million will be up for grabs by
three winners in this year’s Indomie Independence Day Award for Heroes of
Nigeria, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative of Dufil Prima
Foods Plc, makers of Indomie Instant Noodles.
The Dufil’s CSR effort designed for
thousands of children between five and 15 years, has seen the company retain
its market leadership position in the noodles market.
The noodles manufacturer called for
nominations from the public for this year’s edition of the award.
Its Public Relations and Event
Manager, Mr. Tope Ashiwaju on behalf of Deepak Singhal, Group Managing
Director, Dufil Prima Foods Plc, said the award is significant as it is rooted
in the recognition of Nigerian children, those whose best efforts are very often
overlooked.
He said: “We believe that they need to be
identified and celebrated publicly in other to encourage and inspire more
selfless acts in these children, who would tomorrow hold various leadership
positions in the country.”
Deepak noted that the last seven
editions have received remarkable commendations from well-meaning
Nigerians.
He said Dufil Prima Foods is committed to the
initiative to impact positively on children.
According to Deepak: “The initiative
over the years, owing to our commitment as a company to continuously impact
positively on the lives of our consumers most importantly the children who
represent the future, have been sustained. “The joy we feel in giving back to
the society as a responsible corporate citizen brings our founding principles
to life.”
He said the award is a yearly event,
but the criteria is made such that, the act does not necessarily have to be
done in the year of the award.
To get deserving individuals for the award,
an independent research organisation has been commissioned to further screen
and confirm the authenticity of the shortlisted entries.
First winner of the award would get a
scholarship award worth N1milion; second N750,000 and third, N500,000.
Source: The Nation
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