Dufil Prima Foods Limited has commenced the 17th edition of its Indomie Heroes Awards to celebrate the bravery, resilience, and brilliance of Nigerian children aged 15 and under.
The search for Nigeria’s most inspiring young heroes commenced on April 15, 2025, with the theme ‘Unsung Heroes’.
This year’s edition sets out to uncover and honour incredible stories from children across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones, stories that might otherwise go untold. These acts of physical, social, and intellectual bravery not only inspire but also reflect the indomitable spirit of the Nigerian child.
Speaking at a press conference held in Lagos, the Group Corporate Communications and Events manager at Dufil Prima Foods, Temitope Ashiwaju said, entries have commenced immediately as submissions can be made online and also to our dedicated email address.
He stated that, “our commitment to spotlighting the heroic acts of Nigerian children remains unwavering.
“When we launched this initiative in 2008, our goal was clear, to recognize children who display uncommon courage, whether by risking their safety, standing up to societal issues, or using their minds to solve real-world problems. Today, that mission continues stronger than ever.”
Ashiwaju emphasized the importance of community involvement, urging parents, teachers, guardians, and local leaders to share the stories of brave children around them.
According to Ashiwaju, by beginning the shortlisting process early, we can expand our reach and uncover even more deserving stories.
“This year, we aim to go further and deeper in identifying exceptional children who are changing their communities, quietly, yet powerfully. Each winner will receive a grand prize that is increased from the previous edition, along with additional rewards aimed at supporting their education and development,” he said.
The Indomie Heroes Awards follows a structured, three-phase journey with, firstly, a call for entries. The second phase borders on screening and selection, where a credible panel of judges will rigorously review and verify each entry, and finally, the celebration and recognition will be held in October 2025, when the most remarkable young heroes will be honoured at a grand awards ceremony in Lagos.
The awards are divided into three main categories, physical bravery recognizes children who risked their safety to save others or prevent harm. Social Bravery, honouring children who have stood against societal challenges like child marriage, illiteracy, and environmental issues and Intellectual Bravery celebrates children who have applied creativity and intelligence to solve real-life problems.
