Nutri-Yo Rewards Teachers In 2nd ‘Nutri-Yo Thanks-A-Teacher Do More’ Campaign With Laptops, Other Amazing Prizes

From left to right: Kemi Okunade, Digital Marketing Manager, Nutri-Yo; Felix Kujore, Principal, Estate Junior Grammar School Ipaja; Adeleye Okikiola, one of the beneficiaries and a teacher at the Estate Junior Grammar School and Jennifer Egbuonu, Brand Manager for Nutri-Yo at the recent Nutriyo ‘Thank-A-Teacher Do More’ campaign where deserving teachers were rewarded in commemoration of the World Teachers’ Day.

In celebration of the outstanding contributions of teachers in the society  and in commemoration of the World Teachers’Day  observed on the 5^th of October, Nutri-Yo, one of Nigeria’s leading yoghurt brands made its way across Lagos and environs to fete deserving teachers with included brand new computer laptops, cash prizes, a generous supply of Nutri-Yo beverages , award plaques among others, in the second edition of its “Nutri-Yo Thanks-A-Teacher” campaign.

The initiative which started last year was launched on the brand’s social media platforms where members of the public were to nominate deserving teachers who exemplified excellence in their profession.

After a thorough selection process, five of the teachers were chosen as winners while eight others received consolation prices. The Nutri-Yo team and caravan made their way through schools to specially recognize and celebrate these teachers that include Osemeke Vivian from Ilupeju Junior Grammar School; Adeleye Okikiola from Estate Junior Grammar School, Ipaja and  Martha Onuwabuchi from  Local Government Primary School.

Ifeoluwa Oghene Tejiri of Abba’s Heart Montessori School;  Oluwafemi Titiloye of Royal’s International Learning Hub and Emmanuel Ehiwuogo of Winsford Comprehensive; Agida Feyisayo of Shining Light Nursery and Primary School; Aderonmu Damilola Emmaro of God’s Own High School, Temilope Igbeara of Lumen Christi Satellite, Oyesanmi Epitope of Bless David College and Adeyinka Damilola Opotoro of Noble Prevailer College are others who received consolation prices.

Speaking about the campaign, Jennifer Egbuonu, Brand Manager for Nutri-Yo, said that the brand is passionate about celebrating growth, excellence and people who have done more to become who they are today. Her words, “Like we did last year, we decided to celebrate outstanding teachers in commemoration of Teacher’s Day which was on the 5th of October. We recognize the immense efforts teachers put into shaping the lives and destinies of the next generation.

Egbuonu, who said the campaign has come to stay, revealed that the brand has plans to extend this gesture of celebrating teachers to the six geopolitical zones in the country.

On her part, Kemi Okunade, Digital Marketing Manager of Nutri-Yo, said that the ‘Nutri-Yo Thank-A-Teacher’ Campaign gets more massive each year. “This year, we decided to take it a nudge higher, we increased the prizes and also decided to accommodate consolation winners. Five teachers got five laptops and 8 teachers got consolation of cash and other prices respectively.”

She also revealed that close to two thousand teachers were nominated this year by either their past or present students.   

Of particular interest is one of the winners, Martha Onuwabuchi who was nominated by a student she taught 19 years ago. A visibly excited Martha couldn’t hide her joy as she received her laptop and other prizes. She said her students whom she taught decades ago are doing well in various industries and have not forgotten her impact on their lives. She encouraged other teachers to give their best to impact the lives of their students. She expressed her gratitude to Nutri-Yo for such a kind gesture and promised to continue to give her all to her students.

Grateful for the recognition, Adeleye Okikiola, who has been in the teaching profession for over 10 years in both private and public schools, said he is happy that the efforts he and other teachers are putting to better the lives of the students is not going unrecognized.  “What Nutri-Yo has done today means a lot to me. This recognition is propelling me to do more. We have great teachers in Nigeria. I must say it’s a privilege for me to be nominated by my students and for Nutri-Yo to pick me as one of their winners today.”

Osomeke Nkechi Vivian, who is not new to being recognised for her good work, has been a teacher for over 11 years. She said teaching is her passion and grooming future leaders was her delight.  She said the recognition showed that teachers’ rewards have started here on earth and not just in heaven. She expressed her profound gratitude to Nutri-Yo for making her years of effort and hard work count.