Rite Foods World Environment Day 2026: Tree Planting And Recycling Campaign In Lagos And Ogun Schools

Rite Foods Limited marked World Environment Day 2026 by taking a climate campaign to schools in Lagos and Ogun States, Nigeria. The company ran tree planting exercises and recycling awareness sessions at Opebi Senior Grammar School in Ikeja and Moslem Primary School in Ososa. Students learned about waste management, water conservation, and the circular economy. The initiative is part of Rite Foods' broader sustainability agenda, which includes the Waste-Is-Naira program that lets residents exchange used plastic bottles and cans for cash. The company's Head of Corporate Affairs, Ekuma Eze, said the goal is to catch young people early and turn them into environmental ambassadors. Rite Foods also partnered with RecyclePoints to promote responsible waste management. The campaign focused on practical actions like planting trees to capture carbon dioxide and reducing single-use waste. This is a concrete example of a Nigerian food company integrating climate education and circular economy practices into its operations.