Indomie Holds Independence Day Party for Pupils

In its tradition of bringing together pupils from various schools to instil in them the spirit of oneness, the Indomie Fan Club recently organised an Independence Day party for about 20,000 pupils to celebrate Nigeria at 57.

The event, which featured marchpast, dancing competition, calisthenics, choreography, games and other fun activities, held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.

In his remarks, the Public Relations and Events Manager, Dufil Prima Foods, Mr. Tope Asiwaju said this year’s event was unique because the children were gathered at the same location after a while to appreciate the need for unity, irrespective of tribe and other differences.

“We want to instil and inculcate this act in the children because 57 years ago all of them were not born, but today the importance of celebrating the uniqueness of the nation’s independence is clearly shown here.”

He added that the brand stands for quality, fun and “we support education throughout the nation and that is what we are witnessing here today with the presence of so many schools participating.”

On measures put in place to ensure a hitch-free celebration, Asiwaju said the company tries as much as possible to work with the government of the day. “We partnered with the Lagos State government to ensure that the police are present, the state ambulance, first aid at all corners, we also engaged so many teachers to ensure that each school has some one attached to them, as well as other security operatives.”

While stating that the programme was for children to loosen up and celebrate Nigeria, he urged them stay focussed and remain one, as the country is one nation and indivisible.

Also speaking, the Indomie Fan Club Coordinator, Mrs. Faith Joshua, said the programme is one of its kind, adding, “we think it is necessary that we bring them together for them to imbibe the habit of oneness, unity and have it in mind that Nigeria is not going to be separated. They should also know that Indomie believes in oneness and they should also inculcate that habit of oneness in everything they do.”

According to her, the event was for members and non-members of the fan club, adding that it was an opportunity for non-members to register to be part of subsequent activities of the club.