In commemooration of the world food day on October 16th, 2024, HOJ Foundation has concluded plans to celebrate the occasion with a cooking competition tagged ‘Spice it up Lagps’.
The competition spear-headed by Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, Member House of Reps, representing Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency 2, in partnership with Power Oil will have dignitaries and personalities from the Oba of Ejigbo, the Seriki Hausa Okota , Seriki Hausa of Isolo, chiefs and National Youth Council President Ejigbo all graced the event within Lagos.
The organisers say the idea removes the thought 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 of the 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 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.
Mrs Ofomata Uchenna, the Programme Director of the event, said 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.
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.
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.
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