Quest Begins for 2015 Indomie Heroes

With the aim of rewarding the bravery of the Nigerian child, the search has begun for the 2015 Indomie Independence Day Award for Heroes of Nigeria, a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative of Dufil Prima Foods Plc, makers of Indomie Instant Noodles. At a Press Conference, on Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 held 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. 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. While assuring the public of the authenticity of the 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, while notable Nigerians has been shortlisted as judges for this year’s event’ he said. http://perfectbrandsng.com/quest-begins-for-2015-indomie-heroes/