Nestlé Nigeria is helping children learn good nutrition habits for a healthier future
through the Nestlé for Healthier Kids (N4HK) program. 60 children across the 30
N4HK schools participated in the Nutrition Quiz Competition designed to help them imbibe the new lifestyle habits they learned in-class.
Now in its fourthseason, the Nutrition Quiz competition organized in collaboration with the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, assesses the children’s knowledge on healthy nutrition, healthy hydration and an active lifestyle while enhancing recall and retention of in-class lessonsunder the Nestlé for Healthier Kids initiative.
Twenty schools from the three senatorial districts competed for the first prize in Ogun State,with Sokoya Memorial Wesley School Sagamu, emerging the winner. UBE Primary School Pasali, Abuja took home the first prize among the ten schools from the six area councils who competed in the FCT.
The winners were rewarded with exciting prizes including sports gears for the teams, computers and sporting equipment for their school
Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Nestlé Nigeria, Mrs. Victoria Uwadoka said, “The Nutrition Quiz competition helps us to evaluate the impact of the lessons on the children, as it deepens their retention of the in-class lessons. As always, the performance of the children is impressive. I commend the educators who teach them the lessons and help them to retain the lessons through demonstrations and other fun exercises. I would also like to recognize the
contributions of our program partners including the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Education, Federal Ministry of Health, FCT Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB) and, Ogun StateUniversal Basic Education Board
(SUBEB), for their continued commitment to raising a healthier generation.
Major Edith Nwachinemerem(Rtd), Chairman,Nutrition Society of Nigeria, FCT
Chapter, also commended the impact of N4HK, “The Nutrition Society of Nigeria
appreciates the partnership with Nestlé Nigeria to address the need for nutrition education in early life. The Nestlé for Healthier Kids (N4HK)program helps to establish a good foundation for healthy eating habits and provides nutritional
knowledge that a child can apply throughout life. I am delighted with the performance of the children through the various stages of the competition and
applaud the winning schools for a job well done.”
The contestants and teachers of the winning schools expressed their excitement. Khadijat Ibrahim represented Sokoya Memorial Wesley School Sagamu in the Ogun State finals. She isa primary fivepupil. “I am so excited at winning the first position in this competition as I put a lot of effort into preparing for it. I want to
thank God, my parents andteachers. I am so happy that I have made them proud. I really enjoyed the N4HK lessons, particularly on good nutrition and healthy lifestyles”.
For Khadijat’s teacher, Ganiyat Odulele, winning the first prize was an ambition achieved. “After last year’s competition, I determined that children from my school, Sokoya Memorial,will come out tops this year. This win has made the months of preparation for the competition worth it. The N4HK program has not only been beneficial to the children but also to us theteachers. The annual teachers training has equipped us with relevant healthy lifestyle information that we also implement in our homes.”
Nestlé for Healthier Kids (N4HK)is a global flagship initiative which aims to help 50 million children globally, lead healthier lives by 2030 as the company continues to make progress on its commitment to unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone today and for future generations.
The school-based program in Nigeria supports the company’s commitment by raising awareness of the benefits of healthy nutrition and an active lifestyle. Over 8,000 primary five children in the beneficiary public schools are reached annually, through the Nestlé for Healthier Kids program.
About Nestle Professional:
Nestlé Professiona is the Out-of-Home arm of Nestle and it focuses on providing innovative, high-quaity food and beverage solutions
to the out of home, or foodservice, industry in Nigeria. This dvision caters to a wde range of customers, includng restaurants, hotels,
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Our Vision is “To be the trusted partner of choce in Out-of-Home, by providing Affordable & Nutritious Food and Beverage Soutions
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About Nestlé Nigeria:
Nestlé Nigeriais one of the largest food and beverage companies in Africa. For over 59 years, the company has been delighting consumers around Nigeria by consistently delivering high qualty nutritious food Wth a staff strength of over 2,200 direct employees, 3 manufacturing sites, 7 branch offices and a head office ocated n Lagos, the company produces and markets severa iconic brands including NESTLÉ PURELFE, GOLDEN MORN, MILO, MAGG and NESCAFÉ.
Nestlé’s purpose s to unlock the power of food to enhance quality of ife for everyone today and for generations to come.
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