As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative and in celebration of Children’s Day, Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, has donated educational materials like school bags and exercise booksto 2,000 pupils in 10 schools across Lagos, Ogun State, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The donations were made during visits to schools in Ososa (Ijebu-Ode), Ogun State, and the Oworonshoki area of Lagos on May 28 and 29, respectively.
The initiative aims to enhance the academic experience of the pupils and encourage their commitment to education as future leaders.
However, in a bid to reduce waste and promote sustainability, Rite Foods creatively repurposed nylon waste from product packaging to produce the school bags. This approach not only minimizes environmental impact but also educates children on the importance of recycling
Rite Foods distributed educational materials to pupils from multiple schools in Ososa and Lagos, including Moslem Primary School, St. Thomas Catholic Primary School, Oworonshoki Nursery and Primary School, and several others in Kosofe LGA
Each event included a funfair and refreshments as part of the Children’s Day celebration while it also featured an interactive session that educated pupils on sustainability and the importance of recycling packaging waste into useful products, such as school bags.
Ekuma Eze, Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Rite Foods, emphasized the significance of empowering children through education. “Our CSR program underscores the pivotal role kids play in nation-building,” he stated. “Through education and sustainability, we’re cultivating a generation that appreciates the importance of learning and caring for the environment
In the same vein, Ismail Ganiyu, Head of Human Resources at Rite Foods, noted, “As part of our commitment to education and youth development, we’re proud to support our future leaders with materials that aid their academic growth.”
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Dr. Chinedu Azih, Managing Director of Kazih Kits, Rite Foods’ technical partners in producing the bags, declared, “This initiative showcases the power of corporate leadership aligning with grassroots innovation to drive meaningful impact.”
Dr. Azih highlighted the project’s alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 13: Climate Action, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Leaders of the schools and local education authorities commended Rite Foods for its thoughtful gesture, noting that the initiative eases the financial burden on parents and supports pupils’ academic performance.
Idris Mukaila Olakunle, Head Teacher of Moslem Primary School, Ososa, praised the company’s generosity and wished them continued success. Similarly, the Chairman of the School-Based Management Committee, Kosofe LGA, Kehinde Dare, expressed gratitude, affirming that Rite Foods’ action demonstrates a genuine concern for the educational development of Nigerian children.
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From Left: Ismail Ganiyu, Head, Human Resources; with Ekuma Eze, Head, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability; Olalere Jamal Olawale, Production Supervisor, all of Rite Foods Limited; and Idris Mukailia Olakunle, Head Teacher, Moslem Primary School, Ososa, Ogun State; during the donation of school bags and exercise books by Rite Foods Limited to pupils of Moslem Primary School, on Wednesday, 28th May 2025,
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