Olam Agri in Nigeria, an agribusiness in food, feed and fibre, has restated its commitment to continue investment in agricultural values chain, just as it sets the pace in promoting the African continent’s rich cultural diversity.
The group marked Africa Day 2024 with vibrant festivities across its locations in the country.
Led by its Country Head, Anil Nair, the agribusiness hosted its staff members to a celebration that showcased its African origin, diverse workforce, hospitality and commitment to promoting the unique cultural heritage of its host markets.
The celebration featured dance troupes performing to the rhythm of African drums, cultural dances, convivial exchanges and local games. Employees clad in different local attires from the famous Babban Riga and Juanni to the hand-woven Aso-Oke and Agbada, Isiagu, Akwette and various other traditional styles extending to the wider African culture.
The staff members participated in sessions targeted at fostering team bonding, received exciting gifts, danced to popular local songs aside being treated to tasty local cuisine.
Nair said: “As a business that was founded in Nigeria over 30 years ago, we are proud of our African origin. This continent is fertile. Our driving focus continues to include promoting the rich cultural heritage on the continent, creating an inclusive workforce and channeling investment towards actualising the economic potential across the market through massive employment generation and development of the agricultural value chain.
“We are proud of the cultural diversity on the continent and the unique giftedness of the population who represent a dynamic force on the global scene. We believe this continent offers greater hope. Hence, we will continue to collaborate with stakeholders across the continent to feed the visions of achieving a well-nourished and prosperous Africa.”
The Africa Day is celebrated yearly on May 25th. This year’s theme, which emphasised education as a critical lever for spurring growth on the continent was complemented by Olam Agri’s unique driving focus, “Embrace Africa’s Richness, Diversity, and Spirit”.
