World Environment Day: Rite Foods Takes Climate Action Campaign to Schools, Promotes Tree Planting and Recycling
LAGOS, NIGERIA – As part of activities marking the 2026 World Environment Day, Rite Foods Limited has intensified its environmental sustainability drive by taking climate action advocacy to schools in Lagos and Ogun States, engaging students in environmental education, tree planting, and recycling awareness initiatives.
The programme, held at Opebi Senior Grammar School, Ikeja, Lagos, and Moslem Primary School, Ososa, Ogun State, brought together students, teachers, and community stakeholders to promote responsible environmental practices, sustainable living, and circular economy principles among young people.
The initiative featured interactive sustainability sessions focused on proper waste management, recycling, water conservation, and environmental stewardship. Students also participated in tree-planting exercises aimed at encouraging afforestation, carbon capture, and fostering a lifelong commitment to environmental protection.
Speaking during the outreach programme themed “Plant the Future,” Rite Foods Limited's Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Ekuma Eze, emphasized the importance of equipping young people with the knowledge and values needed to tackle environmental challenges.
According to him, climate change remains one of the most significant challenges confronting the world, making it necessary for governments, organisations, communities, and individuals to adopt deliberate measures 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,” Eze said.
He further highlighted the company's broader sustainability efforts, particularly its recently launched Waste-Is-Naira (W.I.N.) initiative, implemented in partnership with RecyclePoints. The programme allows residents to exchange used plastic bottles and beverage cans for cash while promoting responsible waste disposal and supporting circular economy practices.
Also speaking at the Ososa event, Rite Foods Limited's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager, Timilehin Ajibola, underscored the connection between environmental sustainability, community development, and long-term business success.
“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 practical recycling and sustainability session facilitated by Kazih Kits Limited, one of Rite Foods' sustainability partners. The session introduced students to innovative ways of converting waste materials into useful products, demonstrating how environmental sustainability can create both economic and social value.
Speaking on the initiative, the Chief Executive Officer of Kazih Kits Limited, Dr. Chinedu Azih, noted that recycling provides practical solutions to environmental challenges while creating opportunities for social impact and economic empowerment.
“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 explained.
The Head Teacher of Moslem Primary School, Ososa, Lawal Oladele, commended Rite Foods Limited for the initiative, describing environmental education as essential for 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.
The World Environment Day outreach reflects Rite Foods Limited's commitment to its Corporate Social Responsibility framework, which focuses on Education, Youth Empowerment, Environmental Stewardship, and Community Development (EYEC). The initiative also reinforces the company's belief that effective climate action begins with awareness, education, and collective responsibility.
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