Rite Foods Drives Academic Excellence with N35 Million Annual National Award

Rite Foods has introduced a N35 million National Academic Excellence award, designed to recognize and reward the highest-performing matriculating students across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. The program also includes a special award for a recipient from JAMB’s Equal Opportunity Group, aiming to inspire ambition and reinforce the value of merit among young Nigerians.

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As a proudly Nigerian and truly world-class company, Rite Foods was built on the conviction that Nigerian excellence can compete with the very best anywhere in the world.

During the award's inaugural ceremony in Lagos, the MD/CEO of Rite Foods emphasized that education is a critical engine for national development and that a nation's progress is intrinsically linked to the quality of its human capital. He stated that investing in youth education and empowerment is essential for sustainable economic growth. For Rite Foods, supporting education is viewed not just as corporate social responsibility but as a national imperative.

The company, proud of its Nigerian roots and global standards, was founded on the belief that Nigerian talent can rival the best worldwide. This commitment to excellence, innovation, and quality, which has driven Rite Foods' growth, is also central to this educational initiative. The N35 million annual commitment sends a strong message: excellence and hard work are valued and deserve recognition.

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Through this initiative, Rite Foods is committing N35 million annually to reward the highest-performing Matriculants across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. In doing so, we are sending a clear message to millions of young Nigerians: excellence matters, hard work pays, and outstanding achievement deserves recognition.

Dr. Ismaila Adiatu, Special Adviser to the Minister of Education, commended the award as a timely intervention supporting government efforts to enhance educational outcomes. He highlighted the urgent need for greater investment in education, noting Nigeria's shortages in key sectors like healthcare and engineering. He stressed the importance of public-private partnerships in building human capital and improving educational access.

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He stressed the urgent need for increased investment in education, noting that Nigeria continues to face shortages in key professional sectors, including healthcare and engineering, and requires stronger collaboration between government and private sector stakeholders.

Professor Is-haq Oloyede, Registrar and Chief Executive of JAMB, hailed the partnership as a landmark achievement in the board's engagement with the private sector. He explained that the award aligns with JAMB's mission to facilitate admissions and promote fairness and merit in tertiary education placement. Oloyede pointed out the initiative's unique focus on candidates who have successfully completed the entire admission process, not just their UTME scores, reflecting a more comprehensive view of academic achievement.

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The Registrar and Chief Executive of JAMB, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, described the partnership as a landmark in the board’s engagement with the private sector.