The Managing Director, Suntory Beverage and Food Nigeria Ltd, Mr. Chinedum Okereke, has urged parents and schools to reward good values and exemplary character in their children.
He added that moral values such as selflessness, honesty and kindness should be commended and highly regarded as academic prowess.
Okereke said this recently during the Ribena Good Values Programme which rewarded 1,200 children from 600 private schools in Lagos.
He said, “The future of any nation or entity lies heavily on the children. Whatever legacy we pass on, whether good or bad, could make or mar us as a nation. We therefore must rise up to our responsibility as parents, guardians, schools, and government to ensure that good values and characters are inculcated in these young ones from a tender age.
“In many instances, rewards and prizes are handed out for excellent performance in academics and sports, with little recognition for exhibiting good values and character. Ribena, through this Good Values Awards, identifies and spotlights deserving pupils and students who really make a difference and go beyond the compulsory or convenient to help others to overcome obstacles, and live with integrity.’’
The Marketing Director, Suntory Beverage and Food Nigeria Ltd, Mrs. Rosemary Akpo, said that the initiative would go a long way in helping to mould right leaders for tomorrow.
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