Tropical General Investment (TGI) through its philanthropic arm, TGI Cares Foundation, has reinforced its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities by donating food items and essential supplies to indigent citizens in Ebute Metta, Lagos State.
The partnership is part of the company’s initiatives to tackle hunger and cushion the effects of the current economic hardships on Nigerians.
In a statement, TGI Group’s Head of Corporate Communications, Rafiat Gawat, stated that the company recognised the profound impact of hunger on vulnerable communities, particularly in view of the cost of living crisis ravaging the world currently.
He said that the company remains committed to providing meaningful support to those at risk and will continue to play its part in eradicating hunger and supporting our communities.
The CEO of FoodClique Support Initiative, Ibrahim Onilegbale, added, “Our longstanding partnership with TGI Cares Foundation has always been about more than just providing food. Together, we have consistently worked to combat hunger and create sustainable solutions for a more secure future for many Nigerians.”
As part of its mandate to support education as a tool to engender food security, the foundation also made a donation of laptops and pocket MiFi through Jigawa iLearn Scholars, to several students as they commenced their BSc, MSc and MBA programmes at indian universities under the e-VBAB Network Project among other things.
More recently, the foundation collaborated with the Cosmopolitan Women’s Club (CWC) by supporting the CWC Food Bank Project with monthly food donations.
The company said, “The TGI Cares Foundation and FoodClique partnership have not only addressed the immediate effects of the economic crisis but also laid a foundation for long-term community resilience and sustainability.
This partnership aligns with global objectives, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 (Zero Hunger), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)”.
