The search teams for the 2019 Indomie
Independence Day Award (IIDA) for Heroes of Nigeria, an annual corporate social
responsibility initiative of Dufil Prima Foods Plc, have hit various locations
across the country to begin mop up of entries for the next Indomie heroes.
The brand has also made story
submission easier for members of the general public with the introduction of a
dedicated Whatsapp line for members of the public to share heroic stories in
their neighbourhood.
According to a statement by the
company, the search process, targeted at identifying and rewarding Nigerian
children aged 15 years and below for unique acts of heroism, is expected to
gather true experiences from designated locations about children, who have at
one time or the other performed exceptional acts of bravery.
The Group Public Relations and Events
Manager, Dufil Prima Foods Plc, Mr. Tope Ashiwaju, said the search exercise which
kicked-off May 20th 2019, is taking place in 12 locations, which are Lagos, Osun,
Ekiti, Kano, Katstina, Jos, Abuja, Kwara, Cross River, Delta, Enugu and Imo. He
said the exercise would last for a duration of eight weeks ending July, 12th
2019.
“The search teams, comprised of ten
searchers per location is headed by a supervisor to ensure quality control and
authenticity of the collected stories,” he said.
Ashiwaju however noted that the
search exercise would not be limited to the field search alone, as there were
other avenues through which entries could be received. Such avenues include
designated phone lines, emails, delivery of letters at the project office and
the introduction of a designated whatsapp number, 07014321209. These are all
expected to give opportunities for more entries from every part of the country.
This year, two independent research
agencies – Mark Analytics & Research Services Ltd and BanahGrace Research
Agency have been deployed to thoroughly comb the country and seek the young
heroes out for recognition.
Speaking on this
development, the Managing Partner/Principal Consultant, Mark Analytics & Research Services Limited, Mr. Magnus Adiele and Managing Director, BanahGrace Research Agency, Ms. Abiola Olaonipekun, (who both represent agencies
commissioned for the search exercise), have assured that all
stories would be thoroughly verified.
“Beyond the other entry receiving platforms,
nothing will be spared in verifying the authenticity of the stories and we
intend to ensure more quality stories are gotten this year. The search exercise
will not be limited to the 12 locations as we intend combing neighbouring areas
within these locations for stories,” Adiele said.
Members of the general public
are urged to also visit https://www.heroesofnigeria.com/ to nominate any deserving child for the
award.
Indomie
Independence Day Awards is for young heroes of Nigeria, it is a Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Dufil Prima Foods PLC. This
initiative is not just to recognize these young heroes, who without capes or
extraordinary strength have saved lives, championed causes and expressed their
ingenuity but also to spur them on to achieve more as they continue to inspire us
all.
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