Olam Agri, has restated its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s food security by expanding access to quality, nutritious, affordable food for all Nigerians.
The organization sponsored a series of events under the Eko World Food Day initiative, donated 800 food boxes to vulnerable communities, and commissioned boreholes to enhance access to clean water for key farming communities.
Abisola Olusanya, the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, praised Olam Agri’s contributions, stating that, “Olam Agri is an essential partner in transforming the Lagos food production landscape”.
“Their robust production, processing, packaging, and distribution capacity plays a critical role in scaling growth across the food value chain. This partnership with the state government is essential for achieving our shared goals in food security,” she said.
Anil Nair, Managing Director of Olam Agri Nigeria, emphasised the company’s dedication to food security, stressing that the right to food and nutrition is fundamental to inclusive growth.
“Our social investment projects, such as sponsoring the Eko World Food Day, distributing food boxes, and commissioning boreholes, directly contribute to the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope agenda and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal of zero hunger.”
While acknowledging the importance of partnerships, he said, “We are grateful to the Lagos State Government for the opportunity to collaborate on improving local food production. This collaboration underscores our commitment to supporting critical initiatives that strengthen food security in Nigeria.”
He also noted that Olam Agri partnered with the Lagos Food Bank to distribute 800 food boxes, valued at N13 million, to vulnerable residents.
According to him, 500 of the food boxes went to vulnerable residents of Makoko and Ajegunle and 300 food boxes allocated towards hunger relief in flood-affected areas of Maiduguri, supporting displaced individuals with much-needed food aid.
He added that Olam Agri has committed boreholes in Baure and Agon, two key farming communities in Nasarawa where the company operates rice and sesame units to be commissioned this month.
He said that the boreholes will provide clean drinking water, enhance food security, and boost agricultural productivity by reducing the risks of waterborne diseases and improving overall community health.
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