Winners have emerged in the 16th edition of the Indomie Heroes Awards (IHA) at a grand finale ceremony organised by Dufil Prima Foods, makers of Indomie Instant Noodles, in Lagos.
In a statement, the company said that after a six-month nationwide search for courageous and remarkable children, the judges announced Mary Timbee, Khalifa Aminu, and Kundushima Kwana as winners after meeting the criteria outlined in the call for entries.
Group head of Communications and Events Manager for Dufil Prima Foods, Temitope Ashiwaju, said, “A lot of times the people that have been celebrated in our country have been adults who would do things and expect a reward, but when children perform these wonderful feats, they do not have anything behind why they’re doing it. They don’t see a reward coming to them; they do it spontaneously, and we feel that the more of them that we encourage in our society, the more likely for a better tomorrow for Nigerians and, most especially, for the young generation coming behind.”
The company also stated that ” the selection process of this year’s winners left a lasting impression on the judges, who were greatly moved by the stories of these children who, against all odds, showed grit, intelligence, compassion, and creativity. They noted that their remarkable achievements served as evidence of the potential and resilience of the Nigerian child.
“The winner of the Social Bravery category, Mary Timbee, a courageous young girl, was honoured for her exceptional bravery in escaping a forced child marriage. Khalifa Aminu, a talented teenage inventor, came out on top in the Intellectual Bravery category, where he was recognized for designing innovative eyeglasses for the visually impaired. Also, Kundushima Kwana, a brave teenage boy, took home the award for the Physical Bravery category after risking his life during a herder’s invasion in Benue State. Dufil Prima Foods presented each winner with a cash prize of N1.5 million to further empower these exceptional young individuals. This significant award provides vital financial support to help them pursue their passions and continue making a positive impact. Additionally, they were announced as Indomie brand ambassadors for one year.”
