Get Guardian on GoogleOlam Agri has successfully provided financial aid to 65 students from staff families and host communities in Ilorin and Kaduna.The Back-to-School Scholarship initiative is part of Olam Agri’s Seeds for the Future (SFTF) scheme, which is committed to ensuring a secure and sustainable future for local populations.
The Business Head for Olam Agri’s Integrated Feed & Protein, Amit Agarwal, said the programme reflects Olam Agri’s deep commitment to education, employee welfare, and community development, easing the financial burden of schooling while investing in Nigeria’s next generation of leaders.
Agarwal emphasised the company’s dedication to education, saying: “At Olam Agri, we see education as the cornerstone of national progress. This initiative is a tangible way of empowering young people to achieve their full potential while supporting families in our workforce and communities.”
We are delighted to see this initiative grow and have a positive impact on so many lives.” Monica Bissala, a high school student from Kaduna and one of the scholarship recipients, said: “I am so happy and thankful to Olam Agri for this scholarship. It will help my parents buy new books and school supplies. This support motivates me to study even harder and achieve my dreams.” Her story is just one of the many lives positively impacted by this initiative.
The Back-to-Scholarship Programme reflects Olam Agri’s vision that true business success is inseparable from social impact. By investing in the education of young people, the company not only supports families today but also helps build a skilled, resilient generation that will shape a brighter and more prosperous future for Nigeria.
