{
  "id": 15836864,
  "title": "Olam Agri Brings World Food Day Cheer to Families Across Nigeria",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/olam-agri-brings-world-food-day-cheer-to-families-across-nigeria",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T01:28:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/21/olam-agri-brings-world-food-day-cheer-to-families-across-nigeria/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Olam Agri, a leading agribusiness focusing on food, feed and fibre value chains, joined forces with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI) to distribute 600 food boxes containing spaghetti, macaroni, semolina, and vegetable oil to vulnerable households across Lagos, Kano, Nasarawa and Kwara. This distribution marked World Food Day, celebrated annually on October 16, which aims to promote collective efforts to ensure everyone has access to safe, nutritious food. This year’s theme was \"Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow,\" emphasizing the need for innovation in food production, processing and distribution, but ultimately focusing on ensuring food accessibility for all. Elizabeth Nnoko, Olam Agri's Communications Manager, highlighted that while innovation improves food production and distribution, its impact hinges on people's ability to access the food they need.\n\nThe food boxes brought relief and comfort to many families, providing essential nourishment and hope during challenging times. Rose Okereke, a grandmother caring for seven grandchildren, expressed that the food boxes would help feed her grandchildren for several days. Similarly, Mrs Jadesola Kasali thanked Olam Agri for including her household, stating that the food would sustain her family for a week.\n\nDr Michael A. Sunbola, LFBI's President/Executive Director, praised Olam Agri's sustained partnership, highlighting that responsible corporate engagement can significantly impact food insecurity. For many vulnerable households, access to essential food items helps families allocate limited resources to other critical needs. Anil Nair, Olam Agri's Country Head in Nigeria, emphasized that the partnership aims to bring essential food staples directly to families in need, reinforcing the company's commitment to community well-being and a more food-secure Nigeria. Nair also noted that the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope agenda and the UN Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger.\n\nThe collaboration underscores the importance of coordinated action in building a resilient food ecosystem. While food relief remains critical for addressing immediate challenges, sustained collaboration, community empowerment, and investments in sustainable food systems are vital for long-term progress. Olam Agri's commitment to community-focused food support is part of its broader efforts to contribute to food security in Nigeria. In 2024, the company already supported numerous initiatives, including distributing 800 food boxes valued at ₦13 million to vulnerable residents in Makoko and Ajegunle, as well as flood-affected communities in Maiduguri. Additionally, Olam Agri sponsored the Eko World Food Day initiative and pledged to provide boreholes for farming communities in Nasarawa State. Through its diverse operations in grains, oilseeds, wheat, rice, edible oils, animal feed, cotton, wood products, rubber, sugar, and biofuel, Olam Agri plays a pivotal role in global food and agri-trade flows, delivering affordable food staples and processed agricultural products that are essential for people worldwide. Driven by purpose, Olam Agri aims to transform food, feed, and fibre for a more sustainable and food-secure future, creating value for customers and enabling farming communities to prosper sustainably. Majority-owned by the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC) and associated with Olam Group, Olam Agri continues to make a significant impact in the global food landscape.",
  "summary": "Bukola Lasisi Olam Agri a leading agribusiness across food, feed and fibre value chains, has partnered with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI) to distribute 600 food boxes of spaghetti,",
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}