Anambra Student Emerges Winner of Nonye Soludo’s Healthy Living Cooking Competition
Anunobi, the sole male contestant in the competition, triumphed over participants from the six educational zones of Anambra State, including Ogidi, Onitsha, Nnewi, Awka, Aguata, and Otuocha. Following the initial stage where contestants prepared two-course diets, the three best candidates advanced to the final showdown.
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Chiemelie Anunobi, a student from Government Technical College, Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, secured victory in the Ogidi zone maiden edition of Nonye Soludo’s Healthy Living Cooking Competition. The competition, organized for secondary schools in the state, saw Anunobi showcase exceptional cooking skills, preparing a three-course meal to claim the top spot.
Anunobi, the sole male contestant in the competition, triumphed over participants from the six educational zones of Anambra State, including Ogidi, Onitsha, Nnewi, Awka, Aguata, and Otuocha. Following the initial stage where contestants prepared two-course diets, the three best candidates advanced to the final showdown.
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The overall results revealed Chiemelie Anunobi as the winner, Chisom Nworji from Kenneth Dike Memorial Secondary School, Awka, representing Awka Zone, as the runner-up, and Blessing Nwabia from Carol Standard Secondary School, Ichi, Nnewi, representing Nnewi Zone, in the third position.
Cash prizes were awarded to the winners, with the overall winner receiving two hundred thousand naira, the runner-up one hundred and fifty thousand naira, and the third-place winner one hundred thousand naira. Other participants also received consolatory cash gifts.
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Mrs. Nonye Soludo, the organizer of the competition and wife of the governor, commended the students for their exceptional cooking skills and adherence to the competition's rules. She emphasized that the competition aimed to teach students hygiene, discipline, diligence, and commitment to healthy living, with a focus on understanding the uniqueness of food.
Mrs. Soludo expressed her intention to promote an organic food lifestyle, emphasizing that delicious and healthy meals can be prepared without synthetic ingredients. She highlighted the importance of the competition in instilling the basics of organic cooking and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
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After receiving their cash prizes, the three winning students expressed gratitude to Mrs. Soludo for the opportunity and pledged to incorporate the principles of organic cooking into their homes and schools. They acknowledged the competition as a valuable experience that expanded their knowledge of cooking and healthy lifestyles.
