As part of its commitment to environmental education, Rite Foods Limited engaged students, teachers, and community stakeholders across two schools recently.
The engagement which included the Opebi Senior Grammar School, Ikeja, Lagos, and Moslem Primary School, Ososa, Ogun State, was aimed at promoting environmental responsibility, sustainable living, and circular economic practices among young people
The brand guided the students and teachers in practical environmental education, tree-planting, and recycling awareness programmes, reaffirming its commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action.
A statement by the company, said 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 and carbon dioxide capture and instil a lifelong commitment to protecting the environment,” the statement read in part.
The programme was tagged ‘Plant the Future’.
Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Rite Foods Limited, Ekuma Eze, while speaking underscored 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 organisations, 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,” the statement quotes Eze as saying.
Shedding light on Rite Foods’ commitment to environmental education or sustainability agenda, including its recently launched Waste-Is-Naira initiative in partnership with RecyclePoints, he said it enables residents to exchange used plastic bottles and beverage cans for cash while promoting responsible waste management and advancing circular economy practices.
The Health, Safety and Environment Manager at Rite Foods Limited, Timilehin Ajibola, while emphasising the strong link between environmental sustainability, community development, and long-term business growth, added”
“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.
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.
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“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.
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, while reinforcing the company’s belief that real climate action begins with awareness, education, and collective responsibility.
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