As part of activities marking the 2026 World Environment Day, Rite Foods
Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability
and climate action by engaging students in practical environmental
education, tree planting, and recycling awareness programs across Lagos
and Ogun States.
The leading food and beverage company brought together students,
teachers, and community stakeholders at Opebi Senior Grammar School,
Ikeja, Lagos, and Moslem Primary School, Ososa, Ogun State, to promote
environmental responsibility, sustainable living, and circular economy
practices among young people.
The initiative featured interactive sustainability sessions with
students and teachers focused on proper waste management, recycling,
water conservation, and environmental stewardship. Students also
participated in tree-planting exercises designed to encourage
afforestation, carbon dioxide capturing and instill a lifelong
commitment to protecting the environment.
Speaking during the outreach program tagged ‘Plant the Future’, the
Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Rite Foods Limited,
Ekuma Eze, stressed the importance of equipping young people with the
knowledge and values needed to address environmental challenges.
According to him, climate change remains one of the most pressing issues
facing the world today, making it imperative for organizations,
communities, and individuals to take deliberate actions that safeguard
the environment.
“Environmental sustainability begins with awareness and
responsibility. By catching them young and teaching them the importance
of protecting the environment, they become ambassadors of positive
change within their homes and communities. We must therefore take
intentional steps today to ensure we leave a healthier planet for future
generations,” he said.
Eze further highlighted Rite Foods’ broader sustainability agenda,
including its recently launched Waste-Is-Naira (W.I.N.) initiative in
partnership with RecyclePoints. The program enables residents to
exchange used plastic bottles and beverage cans for cash, while
promoting responsible waste management and advancing circular economy
practices.
Also speaking at the Ososa event, the Health, Safety and Environment
(HSE) Manager at Rite Foods Limited, Timilehin Ajibola, emphasised the
strong link between environmental sustainability, community development,
and long-term business growth.
“Our goal is to remain in business for the next century and beyond.
Achieving that requires collective responsibility in protecting our
environment through simple actions such as conserving water, disposing
of waste properly, and planting trees that will benefit future
generations. A healthy environment creates healthier communities,
supports learning, and contributes to sustainable economic
development,” he stated.
A major highlight of the Lagos engagement was a hands-on recycling and
sustainability session facilitated by Kazih Kits Limited, Rite Foods’
sustainability partners. The session exposed students to innovative ways
of transforming waste materials into useful products, demonstrating how
sustainability can create both environmental and economic value.
Speaking on the initiative, the Chief Executive Officer of Kazih Kits
Limited, Dr. Chinedu Azih, explained that recycling offers practical
solutions to environmental challenges while unlocking opportunities for
social impact.
“Many of the materials people discard every day still have economic
and social value. Through innovation and recycling, plastic bottles and
product wrappers can be transformed into school bags and other useful
products that support education, reduce pollution, and contribute to a
more sustainable future,” she said.
Commending the initiative, the Head Teacher of Moslem Primary School,
Ososa, Lawal Oladele, described environmental education as vital to
raising responsible future citizens.
“The lessons shared with our pupils today go beyond the classroom.
They will take this knowledge home and help promote environmental
consciousness among their families and communities. Programmes like this
help shape a generation that understands the value of protecting the
environment,” he said. He also commended Rite Foods Limited for
championing the initiative
The World Environment Day outreach reflects Rite Foods Limited’s firm
commitment to its Corporate Social Responsibility framework covering
Education, Youth Empowerment, Environmental Stewardship, and Community
Development (EYEC), while reinforcing the company’s belief that real
climate action begins with awareness, education, and collective
responsibility.
