Pupils race to meet Oct 31 dairy essay deadline

Primary school pupils in six states and the Federal Capital Territory are racing to meet an October 31 deadline for entries into a dairy essay competition organised by the Danish Dairy Board.

 The maiden edition of the competition, organised under the Choose Milk Campaign, is open to pupils in Primary 4 to 6, aged nine to 11, in Enugu, Kaduna, Lagos, Rivers, Oyo and the Federal Capital Territory.

 The competition, which began on September 15, is aimed at promoting consumer education and helping children understand the difference between milk and creamers and the role of milk in children’s nutrition.

 Applicants are required to write a short letter addressed to their school’s headmaster or headmistress on the topic, “How Students in My School Can Differentiate Between Milk and Creamers,” and submit their entries through the Choose Milk Campaign website.

 The Senior Project Manager, Danish Dairy Board, Lars Jensen, at the unveiling, said the competition was designed to equip children with practical knowledge about milk and dairy products while encouraging them to share what they learn with their peers and families.

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 Jensen said, “Children are not only consumers; they are also important voices within the home and can influence the choices their families make.

 “Through this competition, we want to equip pupils with simple, practical knowledge that helps them understand the difference between milk and creamers and appreciate the nutritional value of milk. When children learn to make informed choices early, they can carry that knowledge into their homes and communities.”

 He added that the essay contest was also intended to raise awareness of the nutritional benefits of milk and help pupils understand the differences between milk and creamers.

 Jensen said the competition would be extended to additional states as the three-year Choose Milk Campaign progressed.