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L-R Amber Yadav, Brand Manager, Dufil Prima Food Plc; Tope Ashiwaju, Public Relations and Event Manager, Dufil Prima Food Plc and Tola Bademosi, Managing Director, BD Consult Ltd At the Press Conference to Jump Start The 2015 Edition of Indomie Independent Day Heroes Award in Lagos.
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At the Press Conference, on Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 which took place at Protea Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, the leading noodles manufacturer called for nominations from the public for the 2015 edition of the award.
Children between 5 to 15years, who have shown exemplary courage in a difficult situation to save life or property of someone else or have risen against challenges and limitations of the society, are eligible for nomination.
In a welcome address delivered by the Public Relations and Event Manager of the company, Mr. Tope Ashiwaju on behalf of Deepak Singhal, Group Managing Director, Dufil Prima Foods Plc, stated that the award is significant as it is rooted in the recognition of Nigerian children, those whose best efforts are very often overlooked. “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 been tremendous and received remarkable commendations from well-meaning Nigerians, we are therefore poised to reflect on how to make it better and more glamorous’. He stressed. He explained that Dufil Prima Foods plc is so committed to the initiative in other to impact positively in the lives of Nigerian 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 stressed that the award scheme 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. Speaking on the selection process, the Managing Director, BD Consult Ltd, Mr. Tola Bademosi explained that all entries will be scrutinized by a screening committee who later provides a shortlist for consideration by a panel of judges.
In order 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. He said. He said notable Nigerians will be shortlisted as Judges for this year’s event and their names will be made known to the public at a later date.
He added that at the end of the judging process, a final selection of 3 best acts from the available entries will be adjudged based on certain criteria which includes, demonstration of exceptional courage, leadership, excellence, skills displayed, bearing in mind the degree of risk involved, the determination to conduct the act, the future goals and likely impact on society, and whether it’s an inspirational role model for other kids amongst others. Each recipient (First, Second and Third) of the award will get a Scholarship award valued at N1,000,000.00, N750,000.00 and N500,000.00 respectively.
See past winners (from 2008 to 2014) below...
