More than one billion people globally are undernourished with one-third of child mortality blamed on under-nutrition, the United Nations has reported.
To assist in reducing malnutrition in Nigeria, TGI Distri Limited intends to provide free meals to 10,000 under-privileged in Lagos State from October 16, 2019 to December 31, this year.
The TGI Distri’s initiative which aligns with its corporate responsibility and sustainability initiative – Terra Cares4Naija coincides with the activities to mark World Food Day on Wednesday, October 16.
Mr. Sunil Sawhney, Managing Director of TGI Distri Limited, said Terra Cares4Naija initiative is poised to feed 10,000 Nigerians as a way of reciprocating the overwhelming love and affection received by Terra Cubes & Big Bull Rice since its inception.
“Our products are made by Nigerians and for Nigerians. In Nigeria, our watch words are: Food, Care and Love,” Mr. Sawhney said.
The Marketing Manager, TGI Distri Limited (Marketers of Terra Seasoning Cubes, Renew Starch among others), Mr Govind Agarwal, explained that “The Terra Cares4Naija initiative is true to the values which make Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, a responsible business entity in Nigeria. Through the Terra Cares4Naija initiative, we aim to put beautiful smiles on the faces of over 10,000 fellow Nigerians.
“On October 16, to be celebrated globally as World Food Day, TGI Distri is commencing with this initiative to increase access to quality food by feeding tasty and nutritious meals free of cost to more than a thousand people every Saturday for next 10 weeks across different parts of Lagos state. Some of the communities to be visited are Agege, Ikorodu, Yaba etc. However, it is not just about Free Food – The TGI Distri team, will spend time among the people and be among them.”
According to him, “We believe that a healthy population is an asset to a nation; hence we are at the fore in driving the conversation on the need to eat right and cook right – with Terra seasoning cubes & Big Bull Rice. Terra seasoning cubes are a source of Iodine, while Big Bull Rice is rich in Fibres and Vitamins. The importance of good nutrition in raising a healthy family cannot be overemphasized so we aim to lock in joy, smiles and good health in the lives of beloved Nigerians.
“Terra Seasoning Cubes are a true cooking seasoning sensation allowing everybody to enjoy great taste. Terra Seasoning Cubes have particularly been designed to meet the palate requirements of all Nigerians especially in terms of aroma and flavor. It is available in two variants: Beef and Chicken, in sizes of single cubes of 4gm. They are also designed to preserve the aroma of meals during and after cooking.
“On the other hand, Big Bull Rice is sourced locally from the bountiful rice producing areas of Nigeria and processed at the state of the art rice milling plant at Kebbi, with the latest machinery to retain the natural goodness and rich taste. It is presently available in sizes ranging from 5kg to 50kg,” he added.
Straightnews learned that Terra Seasoning Cubes will collaborate with Big Bull Rice, the locally produced premium quality parboiled Rice, towards providing free nutritious food to the 1000+ people, every Saturday for 10 weeks.
TGI Distri Limited is one of the leading distributions, sales and Marketing companies in Nigeria. The company markets and distributes all products of Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group companies such as Terra seasoning cubes, Renew Starch, Shine All Dish Washing Liquid, Shine All Socuring Powder and many other notable brands. TGI Distri is also the fulcrum and catalyst for Innovation and New Product Development for the TGI Group.
