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Determined to inspire the development of courage and character, Dufil Prima Foods has honoured extraordinary acts of bravery, compassion, and ingenuity by Nigerian children.
Under its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, the Indomie Heroes Awards (IHA), the company embarked on a nationwide search to identify, celebrate, and reward brave Nigerian children.
At the 17th edition of the Indomie Heroes Awards in Lagos, Temitope Ashiwaju, group head of communications and events manager for Dufil Prima Foods, said the Indomie Heroes Awards is not just a ceremony, but a mirror reflecting the future of Nigeria, adding that heroism is not defined by age or status, but by selfless acts that uplift others.
Following a meticulous nationwide selection process involving community interviews, school validations, and third-party research, three category winners emerged and were honoured with Abraham Umoren, aged 9, from Akwa Ibom State winning in the Physical Bravery category, and Ismail Muhammad, 13, from Kwara State clinching the Social Bravery category and Hassan Adamu, 15, from Yobe State was the winner in the Intellectual Bravery category.
According to Ashiwaju, these young heroes were selected from thousands of nominations submitted from across Nigeria, after months of rigorous screening and verification by independent research agencies commissioned by Dufil Prima Foods.
The young champions expressed joy and gratitude at being recognised. Each of them thanked Indomie for the honour and pledged to continue making a positive difference in their communities, using their abilities and platforms to inspire others.
Held in Lagos, the grand finale of this year’s edition, themed “Unsung Heroes”, celebrated three exceptional young Nigerians whose stories of heroism reflect the highest values of courage and character. From October 11 to 13, 2025, millions of Nigerians tuned in to national television broadcasts to witness the emotional and inspiring stories of these remarkable children.
While speaking on behalf of the winners, Abraham Umoren, winner in the Physical Bravery category, said that they never expected to be celebrated like this and commended the brand for celebrating and inspiring them to help others as much as they can.
The 2025 edition also introduced a state-level recognition tier for the first time, honouring runners-up in each category and expanding the reach of the initiative to recognize even more young changemakers across Nigeria.
Since its inception in 2008, the Indomie Heroes Awards has celebrated 59 young Nigerian heroes, awarded millions of naira in scholarships, and amplified the voices of children who demonstrate courage, empathy, and a strong sense of social responsibility.
The awards ceremony was broadcast nationwide, allowing families, educators, and leaders to witness the stories that continue to inspire hope and resilience across communities.
The Indomie Heroes Awards stand as a testament to Dufil Prima Foods’ long-standing commitment to nurturing leadership, empathy, and patriotism in Nigeria’s next generation.
