HOJ FOUNDATION FLAGGED OFF ITS INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL COOKING COMPETITION "SPICE IT UP LAGOS" 2.0

HOJ Foundation in Partnership with Power Oil Presents "Spice It Up 2.0" Annual Cooking Competition Flag off.

In commoration of the world food day this October 16th, 2024, HOJ Foundation herald by Hon Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, Member House of Reps, representing Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency 2, in partnership with Power Oil flagged off its annual cooking competition tagged "Spice it up Lagos" 2.0.      The flag off witnessed dignitaries and personalities from the Oba of Ejigbo, the Seriki Hausa Okota , Seriki Hausa of Isolo and. Chiefs, National Youth Council President Ejigbo all graced the event within Lagos. 

Executive Director of HOJ Foundation...   Mazi Okechukwu Bismarck Oji

The Executive Director of HOJ Foundation Mazi Okechukwu Bismarck Oji who took the key note address brought to limelight the key objectives of the HOJ Foundation ,which bothers on discouraging religious and ethnic biase, in all we do been a major propelling force of  HoJ's involvement in the project. To remove the idea of segregation in tribes, gender or affiliation noting that, cooking is not only meant for women but men inclusive as a tool towards unification.


The Chairman Committee, "Spice it up Lagos" 2.0, cooking competition, Comrade Bayode Belinda Bolaji noted that as an annual event to celebrate culinary excellence and passion, it's does not only bring talented chefs from diverse backgrounds under one umbrella, but goes a long way in portraying their unique stories through healthy cooking and healthy environment.
Chairman Committee "Spice It Up Lagos 2.0
Comrade Bayode Belinda Bolaji

Mrs Ofomata Uchenna, the Programs Director of the event, expressed that cooking transcends not just best skills but cuts across diverse cultures and tribes.

Fostering creativity, community building, engagement to showcase unique styles, techniques and flare by encouraging creativity and experimentation.

   Programs Director. Mrs Uchenna Ofomata 

Tracing the inception of this competition, from last year 2023 which was showcased only in Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency have witnessed a shift this year 2024 to encompass  Lagos in its entirety.  Affirming that 'Spice it up Lagos' 3.0, will be extended Nationally been an annual international  event come next year 2025.


Special Adviser, Media & Communication                    Mazi (Dr) Chuks Nwosu 

The Special Adviser, Media and Communication to Hon. Okey-Joe, Mazi (Dr) Chuks Nwosu intimated the media that the event is simply to harness new talents in order to empower them thereby easing financial burdens apparent on the beneficiaries, creating new entrepreneurs with an effective and efficient change in their business, lives and those around them.

Winner Last Season "Spice It Up Lagos 1.0"                     Amaka Peace Gyrus

The winner of 'Spice it up Lagos 1.0, Miss Amaka Peace Gyrus praised the HOJ Foundation and it's leadership for coming up with this humane program aimed at affecting the lives of the people positively while  encouraging the would be lucky contestants to be focused and utilize the opportunity provided by the Honourable.

    Committee Member "Spice It Up Lagos 2.0                             Mrs Sandra Paul

Stating the criteria for the program which is open to both gender between the ages of twenty (20) and forty (40) years, Sandra Paul one of the HOJ Foundation Committee member, noted that only six entries will be contacted for the final live cooking show at Ajao Estate in Lagos, to be held on the 19th of October, 2024.

We await the D- Day....

"Spice it up Lagos 2.0!!!


GALARY 













Comments

Popular posts from this blog

KWANKWASIYA MEMBERS DESERT POLITICAL MOVEMENT

EJIGBO IN FOCUS: REHABILITATION OF MAJOR BOREHOLE BY HON ONUAKALUSI OKEY-JOE

LABOUR PARTY OSHODI/ISOLO INAUGURATED ITS LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVES AND WARD PARTY EXECUTIVES