Rite Foods commits to women’s empowerment, equity

By Merit Ibe

Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s food and beverage company, has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s empowerment, equity, and inclusive growth as it joins the global community to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026.

Managing Director, Rites Foods Seleem Adegunwa, who made the remarks during the International Women’s Day celebration, themed, “Give to Gain,” reinforced the company’s philosophy of intentional inclusion. “At Rite Foods, we believe sustainable growth is built on inclusive opportunity. ‘Give to Gain’ reflects our conviction that when organisations invest deliberately in women through leadership pathways, mentorship, and capacity development they gain stronger performance and long-term resilience.”

As a Nigerian and world-class brand known for quality, innovation, and excellence, Rite Foods continues to demonstrate that empowering women is not simply a corporate social responsibility initiative, it is a strategic driver of sustainable growth and national development.

At Rite Foods, women play vital roles across the company’s manufacturing operations, corporate leadership, brand management, supply chain, marketing, and expansive distribution network. Through a culture rooted in merit, equal opportunity, and professional advancement, the organisation ensures that talent regardless of gender is nurtured, recognised, and positioned to thrive.

The Chief Finance Officer, Mrs . Kudirat Balogun, emphasised that the company’s commitment extends far beyond symbolic celebration:

“Our commitment goes beyond words. We are deliberate about strengthening gender-balanced leadership policies and creating platforms that enable women to grow, lead, and influence decision-making. True empowerment requires sustained action, and we remain steadfast in driving measurable impact.”

The theme captures a powerful truth: when organisations create opportunities for women, they gain fresh perspectives and operational excellence.

As a trailblazer in Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, Rite Foods’ leadership in sustainability and innovation has earned widespread recognition, including the Outstanding FMCG Corporate Brand of the Year at the Edge Awards, alongside multiple honours at the Sustainability, Innovation and Social Impact (SISA) Awards and the SERAS Awards.

Through its unwavering commitment to equity, empowerment, and excellence, Rite Foods continues to set the standard for inclusive corporate leadership in Nigeria.