Nestlé Prepares Children for a Healthier Future

 Nestlé Prepares Children for a Healthier Future  

Oluwatoyin Mathnuel

INSIGHT GLOBAL NEWS 

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 fourth season, 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 lessons under 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 schools. 

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 State Universal 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 is a primary five pupil. “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 and teachers. 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 the teachers. 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.  More information on the quiz competition:

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• Second place winners in Ogun State: Local Government Primary School, 

Igere

• Third place winners in Ogun State: Oke Ona United Primary School, 

Abeokuta 

• Second place winners in the FCT: Jiwa Primary School, Abuja

• Third place winners in the FCT: Science Primary School, Abaji, Abuja 

Program partners and VIPs:

Quotes:

“The annual quiz competition is a platform for evaluating the learners’ knowledge 

of the Nestlé for Healthier Kids program. We are very proud of all the learners who 

participated in this competition as they have shown great passion and knowledge

through the different stages. 

I congratulate the winners for their hard work and applaud the teachers for their 

zeal and commitment to the program. Let me use this opportunity to acknowledge

the program sponsor, Nestlé Nigeria, for her numerous and worthwhile programs 

and projects within our schools which is in line with the vision of the Prince Dapo 

Abiodun agenda geared towards Public Private Partnership. I commend the 

company’s effort in promoting educational development and consistent 

investment in the welfare and health of Ogun State children.” - By Chairman Ogun 

State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr Femi Majekodunmi, represented by 

Mrs. Jokotade Agbatiogun, Director Social Mobilization, Ogun State Universal 

Basic Education Board Competitions such as this encourage fun learning, promote constructive dialogue 

among participants and enhance general knowledge on diverse topics. I applaud 

Nestlé Nigeria for her support for the educational sector and for 

incorporating this exciting approach to learning, under her Nestlé for Healthier 

Kids, school-based nutrition educational program”. – By Mrs. Josephine 

Nwabiora, Deputy Director, Basic Education, Federal Ministry of Education,

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Media Contact :

Victoria Uwadoka

Corporate Communications & Public Affairs 

Manager

Victoria.Uwadoka@ng.nestle.com

Corporate.Communications@ng.nestle.com

Tel : +234 805 2797392