Some educational materials have been donated to about 2,000 pupils in 10 schools across Abuja, Lagos and Ogun States by Rite Foods Limited in celebration of Children’s Day on May 27, 2025.
The items were distributed to the beneficiaries by the company as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
The educational materials given to the pupils included bags and exercise books designed to support pupils in underserved communities on their academic journey.
In line with its sustainability goals, Rite Foods produced the school bags using recycled nylon waste generated from its product packaging like labels from Fearless Energy Drinks, Bigi Water and Soft Drinks, and sausage wrappers.
This not only reduces environmental waste but also teaches children the value of recycling and circular economy practices.
During the distribution of the materials in Ososa (Ijebu-Ode), Ogun State, and the Oworonshoki area of Lagos on May 28 and 29, respectively, the organisation said the initiative aims to enhance the academic experience of the pupils and encourage their commitment to education as future leaders.
In Ososa, beneficiaries included pupils from Moslem Primary School, St. Thomas Catholic Primary School, and St. John’s Anglican Primary School. In Lagos, the Rite Foods team visited Oworonshoki Nursery and Primary School, Local Government Nursery and Primary School, Ayeroju Nursery and Primary School, Mosafejo Nursery and Primary School, and Muslim Nursery and Primary School in Kosofe LGA.
Each event included a funfair and refreshments as part of the Children’s Day celebration. 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.
“Our CSR program is symbolic of the role children play in nation-building. By encouraging education and sustainability, we are shaping a generation that understands the value of learning and environmental stewardship,” the Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Rite Foods, Ekuma Eze, stated.
Similarly, the Head of Human Resources at Rite Foods, Ismail Ganiyu, 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.”
Also, the Managing Director of Kazih Kits, Rite Foods’ technical partners in producing the bags, Mr Chinedu Azih, stated, “This initiative is a testament to what can be achieved when corporate leadership aligns with grassroots innovation. Turning waste into hope for 2,000 children is both impactful and inspiring.”
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.
The Head Teacher of Moslem Primary School, Ososa, Idris Mukaila Olakunle, praised the company’s generosity and wished them continued success.
In the same vein, the Chairman of the School-Based Management Committee in Kosofe LGA, Kehinde Dare, expressed gratitude, affirming that Rite Foods’ action demonstrates a genuine concern for the educational development of Nigerian children.