Dufil Prima Foods, makers of Indomie instant noodles, has called for entries for this year’s Indomie Independence Day Award for Heroes of Nigeria (IIDA).
Speaking at a briefing in Lagos, the Group Managing Director, Deepak Singhal, said the ceremony has been successful in the last eight years with awards for 24 heroic children.
Singhal, who was represented by Ashiwaju Temitope, the Group Head, Public Relations and Event Manager, said the selection scope has been expanded to accommodate, encourage and reward more children who have displayed an unmatched physical, intellectual and social bravery in the face of hazards and unfavourable conditions.
The IIDA, now in its ninth year, is to recognise children from 15 years and below who have exhibited extraordinary acts of bravery in the face of danger and societal challenges.
According to Singhal, the event, which will hold in October, has been divided into three categories, including: Physical Bravery award, which acknowledges children who at great personal risk save lives or prevent extensive damage to lives and properties, the Social Bravery award will reward children who work against social ills, such as child marriage, illiteracy and environmental issues and the Intellectual Bravery award will reward children with innate ability who performed remarkably despite physical, mental and emotional challenges.
Each winner in the three categories will take home N1million; there will be consolation prizes for others.
