Lagos shortlists 50 culinary stars for maiden Eko Flavours Competitors

The Lagos State Authorities, by means of its Ministry of Agriculture and Meals Methods, has chosen 50 cooks and native meals distributors from throughout the state to take part within the maiden version of the Eko Flavours Competitors.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Meals Methods, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, described the Eko Flavours Mission as a culinary platform designed to showcase the abilities of meals distributors and cooks whereas participating with meals lovers.

The initiative begins with a purchasing expertise in an organized market setting, offering contributors with a complete culinary journey.

In the course of the choice course of held at Alausa, Ikeja, Olusanya revealed that over 150 purposes had been acquired for the competitors.

From this pool, she stated 70 candidates had been shortlisted, with the ultimate 50 contributors chosen based mostly on the standard of their one-minute video submissions.

Olusanya emphasised that the highest 20 finalists could be decided by public voting, making certain a good and clear course of.

She additionally highlighted that the Eko Flavours Mission, a public-private partnership, is a part of the federal government’s efforts to remodel meals markets in Lagos and improve the state’s meals system.

“We intention to construct a tradition of wholesome consuming and promote a balanced food regimen. This competitors is a platform for meals distributors and cooks to showcase their abilities and join with meals lovers,” Olusanya stated.

“The Eko Flavours Mission not solely highlights Lagos as a melting pot of Nigeria but in addition celebrates the culinary prowess of our youths and native market distributors,” she added.

Contestants had been required to submit a video explaining their curiosity within the competitors. The preliminary pool of over 150 entries was narrowed all the way down to 70, with the ultimate 50 contestants chosen in the course of the two-hour session by professionals from the Ministry of Agriculture, alongside collaborators and sponsors.

Mrs. Jennifer Odufuwa, Co-Chief Government Officer of Tantacom Group, reiterated the significance of a good and clear choice course of.

She famous that the competitors’s winner could be topped the Eko Flavours Champion Ambassador for one yr and awarded a N5 million money prize.

“The winner will obtain an award plaque, a one-year provide of free merchandise, a N200,000 purchasing voucher for the Mushin Contemporary Meals Hub, and a certificates of accomplishment,” Odufuwa defined.

“The primary runner-up will take residence N3 million, a six-month provide of merchandise, a N100,000 purchasing voucher, a certificates, and an award plaque. The second runner-up will obtain N1 million, a three-month provide of merchandise, a N50,000 purchasing voucher, a certificates, and an award plaque. The fourth and fifth positions may also obtain money prizes.”

Adesumbo Williams, Regional Head of Studying/Improvement and Expertise Administration at Olam Agri, expressed enthusiasm for the Eko Flavours contest, noting that it aligns with the corporate’s core values.

“As a sponsor and member of the choice committee, it’s inspiring to witness the creativity and innovation throughout the meals business. The Eko Flavours contest promotes entrepreneurship and sustainable practices, values that Olam Agri holds pricey. We’re excited to see the unbelievable expertise that may emerge because the competitors progresses,” Williams stated.

In the course of the choice course of, the one-minute movies submitted by the 70 candidates had been reviewed by skilled cooks, ensuing within the remaining 50 contributors. These profitable contestants will obtain a voucher to buy the subsequent section of the competitors on the Meals Hub in Idi Oro, Mushin.

Among the many 50 chosen contributors is 22-year-old Adaun Karina, the youngest contestant. The primary 10 contributors who made the reduce embody Pandelight Lagos, Mercy Ogbonna, Abiola Rebecca Oreoluwa, Adenike Oluwanishola, Ofre Victor Morgan, Sanusi Olamide Kaothar, Ikhazuagbe Eshionebo, Akorede Enitan Olamide, Afolabi Abisola, and Badejo Oreoluwakitan.

Others on the listing are Diamond Charles, Adesina Treasured Ayomide, Bello-Balogun Kehinde Rasheedat, Chef Walex, Zainab Odusanya, Karina Adaun, Jimoh Jamiu Olalekan, Onyinye Sylvia Peters-Olisekwu, Kalu Glory Uchenna, Udoh Anne Nduke-Abasi, Eniola Ogundipe, Lawal Aminat Remilekun, Alabi Taiwo, Ogunleye Omotola Ebunoluwa, Lasoye Teniola, Kemisola Ikejiaku, Omobonike Awosanmi, Teniola Adedotun Michael, Salaudeen Mubarak Adedayo, Akinnitire Oluwadamilare Ezekiel, Isaiah Oyede, Okereafor Reward, Joel Oluwaseun Dido Balogun, and Olufadeju Adeniyi David.

Additionally among the many 50 contestants are Mary Oluwayomi Awotubo, Obodiahi Blessing, Abdulhakeem Sherifat Oladunni, Pleasure Osemeti Edeawe, Ibidunni Layade, Alatise Blessing Boluwatife, Olawale Caroline Ayodele, Azeez Zainab, Olanrewaju Agbojo, Emmanuel Joseph Chukwuemeka, Adelaka Oluwashola Sunday Pleasure Michael, Adesanya Abimbola, Anofi Mariam Onaolapo, and Oyewole Folake Rebekah.