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Gospel Counsellor Wins Inaugural Korean Cooking Competition in Nigeria
Gospel Counsellor Wins Inaugural Korean Cooking Competition in Nigeria
By: Michael Mike
A gospel counselor, Mrs Patience Berepele, has emerged winner of the first edition of ‘Hansik'(Korean food) competition held in Abuja, carting home the N1 million cash prize.
The contest titled “Hansik (Korean food) based on Korean Traditional Jang (Fermented Sauces) Culture, featured Korean foods such as Tteokbokki’, Ranyeon, Yukgaejang, Galbitane, Yakgwa, and Rice cracker and had it grand finale in Abuja at the weekend
It was organised by the Korea cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN) and had nine finalists with Berepele, emerging as winner.
Victor Mac-Adonai came second, winning N700,000 cash and Yahya Bindir who came third, took home a cash prize of N400,000.
Berepele, who is also a minister of the gospel, after winning said words were not sufficient for her to express her happiness on coming top.
She gave thanks to the Almighty God for making it possible for her to get to the final of the competition that started in June to July and subsequently becoming the winner.
She said: ”But coming to see that I emerged winner is an exciting experience and I sincerely appreciate God for that.
” I love cooking as well as being passionate about other people’s culture and it has helped me in this contest.
“When I test a dish, I will be curious about the ingredients used to prepare it.”
Berepele while stating that she put in so much in practicing at home ahead of the contest, said: ”This has really helped me, coupled with the fact that I participated in the classes, but I know that everything happened by the grace of God,”
The winner appreciated KCCN for giving Nigerians the opportunity to participate in the contest, stating that: ”I must commend KCCN, it is not easy bringing out such amount of money they used to prepare us during the cooking classes.
” They tried in promoting Korean culture in Nigeria by ensuring that we prepared fusion of Nigeria and Korean dishes in the second round of the competition.
” They also ensured that everybody became abreast with other people’s culture, I am grateful to them.”
Her winning entry was: Ssambap with Bulgogi Ssamjang, accompanied with Doenjang Jjigae with three dishes like rolled omellet (Gyeran Mari), eggplant side dish(Gaji namil) and Bean sprout salad (Sukjulnamal).
For Victor Mac-Adonai, an engineering graduate who came second in the contest, the competition offered him an opportunity to prove his ability.
He said he took inspiration from Auguste Gusteau, who he considered to be the greatest chef in world whose words were: ‘Anyone can cook’.
He noted that for Auguste Gusteau cooking is not for those who are strong-hearted and imaginative. He said: “You must try things that may not even work, you must not let anyone define your limits.
“Anyone can cook, but only the fearless can be great. A cook makes food and I love food, therefore, I love to cook.
“People think cuisine is snooty, that it is exclusively meant for the elite and therefore a chef must also be snooty.
”This is the main reason why I choose to participate at the Hansik 2024 contest.
Mr Yahya Bindir, a software developer, who came third, said he was extremely excited to have gone this far in the different rounds of the competition.
Bindir said: ”I am grateful to my friends and family for their immense support throughout the cooking programme and contest.
” I am also grateful to KCCN for given me the opportunity to participate in the competition, and I look forward to participating in the future ones.”
Director KCCN, Mr Kim Changki commenting on the competition said that KCCN coming up with Hansik (Korean food) programme for Nigerians was awesome, adding that the initiative had made them to know about Korean food culture.
He noted that the initiative had brought synergy between Nigerians and Koreans in many aspects, especially in their food culture.
He disclosed that there is ongoing collaboration with the Association of Professional Chef in Nigeria to take this food programme to the next level.
Changki commended the winners for their zeal and interest in learning how to prepare Korean foods, as well as their love for Korean culture.
Gospel Counsellor Wins Inaugural Korean Cooking Competition in Nigeria
Police arrest MOPOL, security guards over warehouse burglary in Ogun
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police in Ogun have arrested a mobile policeman and several security guards for alleged conspiracy, burglary and theft from a warehouse belonging to H.K Printing & Packaging Limited, Agbara.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Aug. 9 at about 11:00 p.m., when a truck drove into the company premises and proceeded to the warehouse, allegedly aided by security operatives on duty.
According to the sources, Insp. Ibrahim James, attached to PMF 16 Abeokuta, was captured on CCTV moving around and allegedly leading the operation.
Another officer, Insp. Olabamipe Olaiya, posted to the same beat, was said to be absent from duty at the time.
The company’s security guards and the implicated police personnel allegedly conspired with others still at large to break into the warehouse and cart away goods whose total value is yet to be ascertained.
Police detectives led by CSP Phillips Abayomi, Acting ACP, Agbara Division, visited the scene and arrested the mobile policeman along with the private security guards on duty during the incident.
The suspects are being interrogated, while efforts are ongoing to track down fleeing accomplices and recover the stolen items.
Police arrest MOPOL, security guards over warehouse burglary in Ogun
Police launch manhunt for herbalist over alleged ritual killing in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nasarawa State Police Command says it is searching for a herbalist, simply identified as Alfa, over alleged involvement in a ritual killing and attempted murder in Mararaba.
It was gathered that the case was reported by one Jamilu Abubakar, a vigilante member.
Abubakar allegedly accompanied two young men to Alfa’s residence on Aug. 12 to seek spiritual assistance purportedly to make more money through internet fraud.
“It was gathered that Alfa prepared a concoction and meat for the victims to eat. Shortly after consuming the meal, both developed severe stomach pain and were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Mararaba.
“Sadly, one of the victims, Ani Sunday, aged 21, was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty, while the second, Tosin Akurunor, is responding to treatment,” said the sources.
He said Abubakar had been arrested for his role in taking the victims to the herbalist, while the main suspect, Alfa, was at large.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend Alfa and conclude investigations, he added.
Police launch manhunt for herbalist over alleged ritual killing in Nasarawa
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Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
By: Michael Mike
The Director General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor has affirmed that investments in the circular economy value chain have the potential to increase the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
Barikor made this statement recently during a meeting with the management of a plastic packaging recycling (rPET) company, Sonnex in Lagos.
He assured the team that the Nigerian government prioritizes circular economy, noting that the draft National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations soon to be gazetted is one of the efforts to strengthen the legal framework for circular economy implementation in Nigeria.
He said: “Circular Economy falls under the Presidential priorities for the Federal Ministry of Environment, and the Minister is very keen on the success. Apart from tackling the problem of waste, green jobs have been created .
“The pellets and flakes you produce and export also generate foreign exchange. The Plastic Waste Control Regulations are awaiting official gazette and once gazetted, we would have connected the dots of the framework to implement circular economy in the plastic sector. We are deeply committed to ensuring the success of Circular Economy.”
Earlier, the Managing Director, Anil Mohinani intimated the NESREA boss on the process for the production of recycled PET bottles (rPET), whilst also highlighting the challenges faced by investors in the sector .
He listed some of the setbacks to include lack of a legal instrument to compel manufacturers in the food and beverage sector to embrace food-grade rPET, unfriendly policies by some foreign companies, and insufficient awareness .
“Europe and America create barriers to protect their international recycling business. There is unfair competition. In some countries such as Kenya, there is encouragement to invest in rPET recycling because there is a regulation in place,” he added.
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
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