Indomie's search for Nigeria’s child-heroes begins

The search has begun for Nigeria’s child-heroes to be recognised for their bravery.

Indomie Independence Day Awards (IIDA), an initiative of Dufil Prima Foods, is in its 13th edition.

IIDA is a national award, which identifies, celebrates and rewards the exemplary accomplishments of children for showing uncommon courage and determination in precarious situations. The award encourages excellence and diligence in children.

According to the Public Relations and Events Manager Dufil Prima Foods, Mr Tope Ashiwaju, this year’s edition of the award will mark the 13th year of the noble initiative which has impacted the lives of many Nigerian children, saying that, three winners will be rewarded with One Million Naira worth of scholarship each from three award categories: physical, social, and intellectual bravery.

The initiative, Ashiwaju said, it is in line with the core values and deep-rooted beliefs of the company. Every child possesses an innate ability to achieve the greatness which the company develops and encourages as a brand even during this COVID-19 period.

“We strongly believe in this initiative. This is one of the ways we sow into the future of Nigeria because when you support the Nigerian child, you are invariably investing in the future of the country.”

The search will last for seven weeks in Lagos, Ondo, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Abia, Anambra, Kano, Jigawa, Kogi, Nassarawa, Taraba, and Gombe.

Entries can be submitted through Dufil’s social media platforms, email addresses, calls to designated phone lines and submission of letters at the project office.