by Akintomiwa Agbaje

Unilever Nigeria Plc., in conjunction with Children of Africa, gave Nigerian Children a day to remember 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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