Unilever Nigeria Plc., in conjunction with Children of Africa,
gave Nigerian Children so much fun and education during the 16th annual
Children of Africa Children’s day event with Blue Band margarine. The theme for
the fun fair was tagged ‘“Every Child
Has Got Potential” and held in four cities, Ibadan, Port-Harcourt, Lagos
and Enugu.
At the different locations, which had thousands of school children
in attendance, a lot of fun filled activities were done for the children
present. Some of these include competitions amongst pupils and schools such as
dance/drama choreography, quiz and spelling bees. The winners of the Blue Band
essay competition were also announced and rewarded with prizes such as outdoor
plastic play slide, mobile air conditioners; 24”flat screen television, water
dispenser as well as lots of Blue Band products and branded T-shirts, Bags and
Pens.
Some winners from the competitions at the various locations
nationwide include; Zitife Otegbulu from St Martins Catholic School Surulere,
Lagos, who came first in the quiz competition, Oyeniyi Roseline from Sunmise
School, Surulere, Lagos came first in the Essay competition, and Omoniyi School
Bariga, Lagos, whom came first in the dance Choreography Competition. In Port
Harcourt, Teeyor Bariyima from St Patrick’s model school came first in the
Essay competition and Onwuagana
Ifunanya from Julia Gee Cornerstone School emerged the winner at the Essay
competition in Enugu.
The Children’s day fair also served as an educative forum as Mr.
Praise Fowowe, the principal consultant for the center for sex education and
family life, was on ground to teach the kids how to identify any form of sexual
abuse, say “No” and to report any incidence to their parents and teachers.
Speaking
at the event, Miss Vivian Ihaza, the Category Manager, Tea and Spreads, stated
that Unilever has successfully partnered with Children of Africa over the years
on many initiatives including the annual children’s day celebration events.
She
concluded by emphasizing the fact that Unilever as a company believes strongly
in doing well by doing good, hence Blue band Margarine which is the tasty and
nutritious addition to bread and other
meals is designed to complement the efforts of mothers in the continued quest
to provide nutritious meals for their families which the children also enjoy
eating.
Blue
Band margarine contains high-quality vegetable oil which is a good source of
essential fats and vitamins (A, D, E) necessary to develop and maintain a
healthy body and a lifestyle full of vitality. Endorsed by the Nutrition
Society of Nigeria, it maintains a clear position as the margarine brand of
choice for consumers.
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