To inculcate in children the knowledge to make better nutrition choices, Nestle Nigeria, in collaboration with the Federal Government, has organised the nutrition quiz competition for kids in Ogun State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The nutrition quizzes competition was aimed at testing children’s knowledge and practice of healthy nutrition. It was also designed to enhance recall and retention in class lessons.

The Gado Nasko Science Primary School, Gwagwalada, Abuja and St Paul’s Primary School, Orile Imo, and Ogun State emerged winners of the nutrition quiz competition.

Other winners of the competition were Salvation Army Primary School, Edu Agbara, Ogun State and Model Primary School, Bwari, Abuja came second place, and Methodist Primary School Abeokuta and Local Education Authority (LEA) Primary School, Jiwa Abuja came third.

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Relaunched in Nigeria in 2018, the education programme is supported by the Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), FCT Universal Basic Education Board, Nutrition Society of Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Education and the Federal Ministry of Health.

On the objectives of the competition, the Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Nestlé Nigeria, Mrs Victoria Uwadoka said: “Nestlé for Healthier Kids is aligned with our goal of helping children to live healthier lives by raising awareness of the benefits of healthy nutrition and an active lifestyle.

“The Nutrition quiz competition drives home these lessons to boost, recall, and practice. We are delighted with the performance of all the participating schools this year. The learners proved that they had understood the various topics.”

The Deputy Director, School Health, FCT UBEB, Alhaji Aboki Danladi said: “We are proud of the outstanding performance of the children in the competition. The Board appreciates Nestlé for its consistent investment in the education and welfare of children over the years. The Nestlé for Healthier Kids Programme is a laudable project, which is positively impacting our children.”

The Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Prof. Oluseye Onabanjo said: “Malnutrition among school-age children is a major public health concern. Improving the quality of children’s foods and continuous education on feeding practices in the early years of life are cornerstones in addressing the challenge of malnutrition.”