Lagos, October 11, 2019.  Terra Seasoning Cubes has launched an ambitious Food Security and Corporate Social Responsibility initiative – Terra Cares4Naija, to make a difference in the lives of 10,000+ people across Lagos State. This initiative will commence on the World Food Day (October 16, 2019).

According to the United Nations report, more than one billion people are undernourished globally while under nutrition is to blame for one-third of all child deaths. One in eight people is suffering from chronic hunger. As per reports, Nigeria has the highest number of people below poverty line in entire Africa and 53.5% Nigerians live less than $1.90/day. This year, the World Food Day calls for action across sectors to make healthy and sustainable diets affordable and accessible to everyone.

Terra Seasoning Cubes, launched in April this year, is now taking an initiative towards making a difference in the lives of these vulnerable and underprivileged people by providing nourishing food to them.

Addressing a press conference in Lagos, Marketing Manager of TGI Distri Limited (Marketers of Terra Seasoning Cubes, Big Bull Rice, Renew fabric care range amongst others), Mr. Govind Agarwal said this initiative is true to the values which make TGI group, a responsible business in the Nigerian Society. Through the Terra Cares4Naija initiative, the business will positively impact society and give back to the community where it operates. Commencing from October 16 which is celebrated globally as the World Food Day, Terra will be reaching out to 1000+ people every Saturday for 10+ weeks across different parts of Lagos and provide them with nutritious food. In all, it will impact 10,000+ lives during this period and increase access to quality food amongst communities. “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 with the right seasoning which Terra Cube offers. The importance of good nutrition in raising a healthy family cannot be overemphasized”, Agarwal said.

“Terra Seasoning Cubes is a true cooking seasoning sensation allowing everybody to enjoy the 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”, he added.

TGI Distri Limited is a member of the TGI Group, the conglomerate that produced reputable companies like Chi Limited and iconic brands like Chivita & Hollandia. TGI group also has subsidiaries like Cormart, West Africa Cotton Company (WACOT), Chi Farms amongst others that produced strong national brands like Renew Starch and Big Bull Rice etc.

TGI Distri Limited is the distribution, sales and marketing arm of TGI Group companies and is the marketer of Terra seasoning, Big Bull Rice, Renew Starch, Shine All Dish washing Liquid, Shine All Scouring powder and many other notable brands. TGI Distri is also the fulcrum and catalyst for innovation and New Product Development for the TGI Group.

Gumel, Jigawa (August 15, 2019) – WACOT Limited has honored Gov. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the executive governor of Jigawa state with the WACOT Ltd Distinguished Honorary Patron award, for his substantial and outstanding services and contributions to the growth of Agriculture in the state.

Alh. Sadiq Kassim, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, TGI Group (parent company of WACOT Ltd) and National Deputy President National Sesame Seed Association of Nigeria (NSSAN) presented the award certificate to His Excellency, Gov. Mohammed Abubakar during the conferment ceremony at the inaugural stakeholders’ forum of the association held at the Gumel Emirates Foundation Hall in Jigawa.

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Manager, WACOT Ltd, Ms. Osenaga Umobuarie, described the support of the governor as laudable highlighting his enormous contributions and achievements in the state including encouraging sesame seed farmers through good agricultural practices leading to its global acceptance. She said, “Your excellency, under your watch, Jigawa has grown from a marginal sesame seed producer to the main producer in the country, placing Nigeria as the third-largest exporter of sesame seed globally with 580,000MT per annum”.

Gov. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar disclosed his continuous support for WACOT Ltd and its quest for the development and growth of agriculture in the state. “Our current strategy is to diversify our non-oil exports to meet the needs of our families and communities. We must be able to feed our two hundred million Nigerians and create jobs by doing this. We need to move away from the shocks associated with oil prices which have exposed our economy to factors outside our control”, the governor said.

He further acknowledged the contributions of WACOT Ltd in improving the lives of its farmers and resolved to work together to maintain the state’s reputation as the leading state in non-oil export produce in Nigeria.

Present at the ceremony was the Emir of Gumel, HRH Alh. Ahmed Mohammed Sani II, representatives of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), various agricultural development partners and community heads across the state.

WACOT Limited is a leading food and agro-allied company with sizeable investments in value chains of various crops across Nigeria from origination to aggregation, processing, supply chain and logistics, manufacturing and branding. Its areas of operation are edible nuts, cocoa, maize, sorghum, cotton and cottonseed, agrochemicals amongst others. WACOT Ltd is the agribusiness arm of Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group.

CORMART Nigeria Ltd., a leading chemical company in Nigeria and a member of TGI Group, has recently launched a new resin-based PVC adhesive for plumbers.

The new adhesive called VinkoGit is a special glue used for joining PVC pipes, a key material in plumbing and construction. VinkoGit which is produced at the company’s factory located at KM51, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, is set to replace imported PVC glues in Nigeria, which are more commonplace.

CORMART’s General Manager, Dr. Johannes Flosbach, disclosed during the launch that, “VinkoGit is an absolute premium product in its category, and it is of a higher quality than most of its imported counterparts”.

He went on to state that CORMART intends to increase local production of many of its product offerings. He said, “We have a strategy to replace imported products with quality locally produced chemicals. We have a dedicated Research and Development department that continuously seeks to improve the quality of products by introducing better alternatives into the market”.

The Business Unit Head of CORMART’s Adhesives Department, Mr. Diwakar, explained that customers like the quality of the new adhesive and sales have already exceeded expectations. He said, “We have partnered with the Plumbers Association of Nigeria and carried out trade sensitization programs across Nigeria, which have been very successful.”

About CORMART Nigeria Ltd.:

CORMART Nigeria Ltd. is one of the leading chemical and food raw materials companies in Nigeria, and a member of the Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, a global conglomerate with a majority of its investments based in emerging markets.
Since its inception in 1981, it has been on the forefront of production, importation, stocking and distribution of chemicals and other raw materials across the paint, confectioneries, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food and beverage industries. With cutting edge and cost-effective products and solutions, CORMART represents the business interests of top Multinational Companies who wish to do business in Nigeria. CORMART is committed to the continuous expansion of product lines to meet emerging market demands.

TGI Distri Limited has launched and announced the availability of Terra Seasoning Cubes in all markets across Nigeria. Terra Cubes is produced by West African Cubes (WACUB) Limited at its ultra-modern plant in Sagamu, Ogun State.

Mr. Sunil Sawhney, Managing Director of TGI Distri, stated that: “Terra Seasoning Cubes are a true cooking sensation allowing everybody to enjoy the great taste. We are now releasing two variants; Beef and Chicken into the market. Both variants come in single cubes of 4gm. Terra Cubes have particularly been designed to meet the palate
requirements of all Nigerians especially in terms of aroma and flavour. They are also designed to preserve the aroma of meals during and after cooking”.

“The response from product testers and early adopters have been very encouraging and we could not be more enthusiastic about releasing this seasoning revolution to the market,” he added.

Also speaking at the product unveiling event, which took place in Lagos, Dr. Onyekachi Onubogu, Executive Director – Commercial of TGI Distri, said: “Terra seasoning is launching with two SKUs to address different pocket power: 50-cube pack and a 25-cube pack. We are also launching with 5 free cubes in the 50-cube pack and 2 free cubes
in the 25-cube pack as a consumer promo”.

Giving reasons for the choice of the brand’s pay-off line “Locks the aroma in; Gets the taste out”, Onubogu stated that Terra Seasoning Cube has been formulated and manufactured to preserve the aroma of meals during and after cooking.

Responding to a question on why he believes the new brand will be accepted by the market, Mr. Sawhney said: “We believe in studying the needs of our consumers and acquiring genuine insights into their requirements and demands. We respond to these requirements with better products and services that enhance the quality of life. We
support our product offerings with strategic marketing and sales initiatives”.

Sawhney continued “we’re excited to be launching these new variants of seasoning cube into the market and we have no doubt that in a short period of time Terra Seasoning will gain a competitive edge over other brands and control a large chunk of the market”.

“Terra Seasoning Cube is an outcome of painstaking research, it is many steps ahead of other brands in the market in terms of taste and aroma.  I enjoin everyone to try it”, he added.

There was also a lot of fanfare and celebrations at the launch including a food tasting event.

TGI Distri Limited is a member of the TGI Group, former owners of Chi Limited, producers of Chivita and Hollandia. The conglomerate has continued to grow and owns other reputable companies such as Cormart (Nigeria) Ltd, WACOT Ltd, Chi Farms Ltd, WACOT Rice Ltd, among others.

TGI Distri Limited is the sales, distribution and marketing arm of TGI Group Companies’ Consumer Products and is the marketer of Terra Seasoning Cubes, Big Bull Parboiled Rice, Renew Starch, Shine All Dishwashing Liquid, Shine All Scouring Powder and many other notable Brands. TGI Distri also serves as the Innovation and New
Product Development Centre for the TGI Group.

For the past four years, TGI Group across all its operations has observed the Food Safety Week wrapped up with the World Quality Day. This year was no different. he 2018 TGI Food Safety Week was held November 12 – 15, 2018, followed by the World Quality Day on November 23rd, 2018.

Themed: Procure no defect; Produce no defect; Pass-on no defect, the World Quality Day event was well attended by both members of staff and management. Gracing the occasion was the Chairman of TGI Group, Mr. Cornelis G. Vink, TGI Group Managing Director, Mr. Rahul Savara, Group Executive Director, Mr. Jerome Shogbon, and other
members of the executive management team across the Group’s businesses.

Featuring messages from all and sundry on the importance of quality to the business in all areas, the key message as stated by the GMD, Mr. Rahul Savara in his opening remark was that “Quality is a culture which must be imbibed in every facet of the business’. This was reiterated by all the speakers as well.

The Chief Quality Officer for the Group, Mr. Mohammed Mustafa, recanted the reasons for the theme, stating that for the organization to achieve the 3Ps, it will take teamwork. In his words, “it is the policy of the Group to ensure that the businesses consistently deliver products and services to customers, which totally meet Quality, Food Safety,
Efficacy and Regulatory requirements”.

The event wrapped up with the recitation and signing of the quality pledge, led by GED, Mr. J.O. Shogbon.

Meanwhile, staff across the Group celebrated the Food Safety Week with activities, such as: Quality Policy Recitation, Cleaning and Sanitation among others.

Chi Farms Limited is partnering with ZOETIS, a global animal health care company and representative of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in Africa to establish an ultra-modern veterinary centre in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria, called “City Laboratory”.

The world-class veterinary centre which will execute scientific research programmes, deliver quality diagnostic products, medicines and vaccines as well as carry out genetic tests, biodevices and a range of other animal care services were built under ZOETIS’s African Livestock Productivity and Health Advancement initiative (A.L.P.H.A.).

Supported by the ZOETIS/ALPHA Initiative, CHI Farm’s City Laboratory is being established with the purpose of improving livestock health in Nigeria through quality medical supplies and veterinary consultations to local farmers.

According to the General Manager of CHI Farms Limited, Dr. Tunji Olaitan, the laboratory will provide world-class veterinary services, diagnosis and medicines for Nigerian farmers at affordable rates.

He further revealed that its partner, ZOETIS, will also support local farmers with all technical expertise as well as materials and equipment needed for education and training to help increase productivity.

“Access to the right medicines, diagnostics laboratory facilities and education nationwide will help farmers raise healthier animals and secure more sustainable revenues, which is critical to the health and economic development of the country. Only healthy animals can produce healthy food and that is what City Laboratory is all about”
he said.

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), TGI Group, through its CSR arm, CHI Foundation, has commissioned two ultramodern water treatment plants in Isolo and Ejigbo Local Government Areas of Lagos State.

CHI Foundation is the Corporate Social Responsibility vehicle of Tropical General Investment (TGI) Group, the parent company of CHI Limited, WACOT and other affiliated companies, manufacturers of products such as Chivita, Hollandia, Big Bull Rice, Renew starch etc. Members of the benefiting communities could not hide their joy as they turned out in droves for the handover ceremonies which took place at Awoyemi Street, NNPC Road, Ejibgo and
Agedegudu Street, Mushin Road, Isolo respectively.

According to the Chairman of CHI Foundation, Rt. Rev. Oluranti Odubogun, the donation of the facilities is part of the Foundation’s bid to impact on the lives of the people and also fulfil the corporate social responsibility of the organisation.

Rev. Oluranti revealed that several projects have been carried out by the Foundation since inception all over the country. “Since the inauguration of this Foundation, several impactful projects have been launched while several communities and people have benefited from these corporate initiatives of our brand” “The Foundation’s vision of improving the quality of life of Nigerians is not confined to Lagos where the TGI Group has its corporate head office. Rather, the Foundation has provided state of the art borehole facilities to other states of the country like Oyo, Osun and Ekiti states”.

He encouraged the benefiting communities to take ownership of the projects and urged them to take all reasonable measures to protect them against misuse and vandalism. The Foundation promised to maintain the facilities for the next two years during which it will also undertake other projects that will make life more comfortable for them.

Speaking during the commissioning, the Chairman of Ejigbo LCDA, Hon. Alhaji Bello Monsuru Obe expressed delight at the project which he described as timely and thanked the management of TGI Group and CHI Foundation.
“I want to thank the management of TGI Group and CHI Foundation for this initiative and for coming to the rescue of Ejigbo people. This is the kind of CSR project I have been praying for” He said.

Also speaking the Chairman of Isolo Local Government Area, Honourable Samsudeen Abiodun Olaleye said “When I learnt that TGI Group’s CHI Foundation is behind this project, I was not surprised because they are known for good CSR initiatives. I want to show my gratitude to them and also urge our people to make good use of this facility”. Commenting on behalf of Isolo community, Alhaji F.A Abisiga, Chairman Isolo Community Development Committee (CDC) appreciated CHI Foundation for the project and assured that the facility will be judiciously utilized.

Also commenting, Mr. Mudashiru Rabiu Oke, a community representative of Ejigbo LCDA said, he was delighted when he heard of the intention of CHI Foundation to establish a water project in Ejigbo and that he is more pleased now that the project has been completed and commissioned for use.

Mr. Oke added that the water project will go a long way in reducing the suffering of the people of
Ejigbo who have to walk long distances every day to get access to clean water.

Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, an international investment and holding company with diversified interests and investments in Nigeria, Ghana, Republic of Benin, Morocco, UAE, South Africa, India and several other emerging markets has announced a landmark agreement with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to support the senior National Football teams, in their quest to win laurels for Nigeria.

At a joint press briefing which took place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, the NFF unveiled the TGI Group as the ‘official food sponsor of the Super Eagles’ for the next three years. “We are enormously ecstatic to come on board as supporters of the Nigerian national football teams,” said Mr. Rahul Savara, the Group Managing Director of TGI, the parent company of WACOT Limited, Chi Limited and other companies, “the sponsorship is a further demonstration of the commitment of our business to the development of Nigeria
in all facets”.

Mr. Ujwal Senapati, the Managing director of WACOT also stated that “We strongly believe in our investments in the agricultural value chain and its impact on the socioeconomic development of Nigeria, and this new partnership we are starting with the Nigerian Football Federation will allow us to expand our footprint to the development of football in the country. We are resolutely committed to increasing our investments in the Nigerian economy, increasing employment and local content, while supporting the communities we operate in”. Continuing, Mr. Onubogu, the Group Executive Director said, “TGI Group has over three decades of experience in building local and regional sustainable businesses in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), agriculture, agro-allied, healthcare, chemicals, etc.

He also disclosed that because of the agreement between the organization and NFF, TGI Group will be rewarding the best Nigerian player with the ‘Man of the Match’ award on the days of all qualifying matches. It would be recalled that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo recently commissioned the integrated WACOT Rice Mill in Argungu, Kebbi State. The Vice President also commissioned the Edo State Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited (ESFCCL),
managed by WACOT Limited.

While emphasizing the unifying role of soccer in Nigeria, TGI GMD – Mr. Savara, stated that the goal of the conglomerate is to ensure that the Super Eagles does not only qualify for the 2018 World Cup but that the team puts up an exceptional and impressive performance at the competition in Russia. Speaking on behalf of the NFF, the president of the federation, Mr. Amaju Pinnick, commended the TGI Group for their timely support for the Senior National Male Football team while also appealing to other corporate organization’s to emulate the gesture.
He further disclosed that with the sponsorship by TGI, the Board and Management of NFF are better convinced that the goal of participating and excelling in the 2018 World Cup by the Super Eagles will be a reality.

His words, “The coming on board of the TGI Group is going to be a tremendously exciting development for the team. The opportunity to have the support of TGI Group and the reward for the ‘Man of the Match’ will have a huge benefit, putting the team in the best place possible to achieve our goals. We also talk a lot about creating memories
and no doubt working with TGI Group will create some fantastic memories.”

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has commissioned the Edo Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited, Auchi, a public-private partnership between the state government and WACOT Limited, which has the capacity to produce about 60,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer per annum.

The Vice President who was accompanied by the Ministers of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh; and Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, commended the foresight of the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, for creating the enabling business environment which saw to the revitalization of the
fertilizer plant which had been non-functional for about 14 years.

Osinbajo commended WACOT for its foray in the agricultural sector especially in agro-processing and stated that the Buhari administration takes the private sector seriously. “We believe that government resources cannot bring about the rapid rollout we need, especially in the areas of infrastructure and industrial development. It is the private
sector that can do so. We are therefore committed to making it easy for businessmen to invest and do business everywhere in Nigeria” he said.

He commended Governor Obaseki for creating an enabling environment for the private sector to invest. “I must hasten to congratulate the dynamic and far-sighted Governor, as well as the great people of Edo State, on this great achievement. Not only will this boost the local economy, but it will also impact the national economy in a significant way. It is, therefore, a gift from Edo State to our great country”. In his remarks, Governor Obaseki said that the aim of revitalizing the plant was to make the state self-sufficient in food production and enable farmers to get fertilizer at affordable prices.

Group Managing Director of TGI Group – parent company of WACOT Limited, Mr. Rahul Savara in his remarks, stated that the cornerstone of the partnership with the Edo State Government on the fertilizer plant was the Presidential Fertilizer Initiative executed by the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Agency, the policy thrust of Governor Obaseki and support from Fertilizer Producers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) among others.

Speaking on the Group’s continuous investment in the agricultural sector, Mr. Savara stated that ‘we are strongly committed to the administration’s vision of attaining food self-sufficiency and economic prosperity through agriculture. And we have backed this commitment with action through continuous significant investments and interventions targeted at various agricultural value chains”.

Also commenting at the event, Mr. Ujwal Senapati, Managing Director of WACOT Limited said, “we will continue to deliver quality agricultural inputs at affordable prices to farmers, and in the near future, we will locally blend crop-specific fertilizer for a diverse range of crops”.

WACOT Limited is a market leader in agro-processing, production and distribution of agricultural inputs including certified seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, etc.

As part of efforts to improve the productivity of Maize and Soy farmers in a replicable manner in Nigeria, West African Soy Industries Limited (WASIL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Business Innovation Facility (BIF). WASIL is a member of WACOT/TGI Group.

While the TGI Group is an international investment and holding company with diversified interests and investments in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, the Business Innovation Facility (BIF) is a DFID-funded market systems development programme that aims to improve the lives of the poor in three countries: Malawi, Myanmar and Nigeria.

According to the General Manager Corporate Affairs of TGI Group, Mr. Sadiq Kassim, “WASIL is currently working with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development and the Central Bank of Nigeria under the Food Security Programme of the Federal Government to improve the productivity of maize and soy farmers. The company is setting up a large oil milling facility in Nigeria which will provide off-take of Soybeans from out-grower farmers, while CHI Farms –another member of the TGI Group– will procure maize for its feed milling activities from them
as well”.

“The first phase will see us working with 25,000 farmers in Katsina and Kaduna States, in both the maize and soy value chains in the current cropping calendar”, Kassim added. Areas of collaboration include data capturing and the building of a database of farmers and cooperatives in Maize & Soy. While WASIL/WACOT will provide its current database of cooperatives, BIF will support the Group in designing a pre-assessment survey form to assess
the farmers’ socio-economic conditions and administering the same.

BIF will also provide the required technical assistance by providing the requisite Information Technology (IT) facilities, trained field staff to conduct the registration of the new farmers, while also conducting farm mapping and revalidation of the database provided by WASIL of farmers provided by WASIL continuous supportive supervision.

Also speaking at the signing, the Managing Director of WACOT Limited. Mr. Ujwalkanta Senapati disclosed that the WASIL–BIF collaboration will “see the emergence of new farmers’ associations and cooperatives, as well as the expansion of existing ones. The partnership will also facilitate the involvement and support of relevant public agencies and state governments in the mobilization and strengthening of these groups”.

Continuing, Mr. Senapati further disclosed that the agreement includes training and capacity building for the farmers which will be preceded with the process of assessing and identifying farmer training needs on the field, providing training resources and other training and development tools among others.

Thousands of maize and soy farmers in Katsina and Kaduna states will benefit from the collaboration between the West African Soy Industries Limited (WASIL) and the Business Innovation Facility (BIF) to enhance maize and soy farmers’ productivity.

This was made known on Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Funtua, Katsina State during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between WASIL and BIF on improving the productivity of Maize and Soy farmers in a replicable manner in Nigeria.

WASIL, a sister company to WACOT Limited is a member of the TGI Group, an international investment and holding company with diversified interests and investments in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. On the other hand, the Business Innovation Facility (BIF) is a DFID-funded market system development programme that aims to improve the lives of the poor in three countries: Malawi, Myanmar and Nigeria. BIF works to identify and address constraints in selected markets, providing technical assistance (and some grant funding) to businesses and other market players.

According to the General Manager Corporate Affairs of TGI Group, Mr. Sadiq Kassim, “WASIL is currently working with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development and the Central Bank of Nigeria under the Food Security Programme of the Federal Government to improve the productivity of maize and soy farmers. The company is setting up a large oil milling facility in Nigeria which will provide off-take of Soybeans from out-grower farmers, while CHI Farms –another member of the TGI Group– will procure maize for its feed milling activities from them
as well”.

“The first phase will see us working with 25,000 farmers in Katsina and Kaduna States, in both the maize and soy value chains in the current cropping calendar”, Kassim added. Areas of collaboration include data capturing and the building of a database of farmers and cooperatives in Maize & Soy. While WASIL/WACOT will provide its current database of cooperatives, BIF will support the Group in designing a pre-assessment survey form to assess
the farmers’ socio-economic conditions and administering the same.

BIF will also provide the required technical assistance by providing the requisite Information Technology (IT) facilities, trained field staff to conduct the registration of the new farmers, while also conducting farm mapping and revalidation of the database provided by WASIL of farmers provided by WASIL continuous supportive supervision.

Also speaking at the signing, the Managing Director of WACOT Limited. Mr. Ujwalkanta Senapati disclosed that the WASIL–BIF collaboration will “see the emergence of new farmers’ associations and cooperatives, as well as the expansion of existing ones. The partnership will also facilitate the involvement and support of relevant public agencies and state governments in the mobilization and strengthening of these groups”.

Continuing, Mr. Senapati further disclosed that the agreement includes training and capacity building for the farmers which will be preceded with the process of assessing and identifying farmer training needs on the field, providing training resources and other training and development tools among others.

TGI Group, an international investment and holding company with diversified interests and investments in Africa, Middle East and Asia, has donated evaporated milk, pharmaceutical and agricultural products to Borno State government to support the humanitarian needs of internally displaced persons (IDP) in the state.

The General Manager, Corporate Affairs of TGI Group, Mr. Sadiq Kassim who officially presented the donation to the Director General (DG) of the Borno State Emergency Management Authority, Engr. Ahmed Satomi said
the donation was part of TGI’s efforts to alleviate the pains of persons in the camp and to bring succour to them.
TGI Group is the parent company of Chi Limited, WACOT Limited, CHI Pharmaceuticals Ltd, CHI Farms, CORMART, and many other companies in the country.

While commending the efforts of the Federal Government and the Military at curtailing the activities of insurgents in the region, Mr. Kassim said, “the products we are presenting today will undoubtedly go a long way in bringing relief to displaced children and families in Borno State and by extension, the North-East region”.

The products presented to the camp on behalf of the different companies in the TGI Group include a trailer load of evaporated milk for children and women by CHI Limited and various pharmaceutical products such as
routine OTC drugs, oral rehydration salts (ORS), and deworming tablets manufactured by CHI Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Mr. Kassim further revealed that another subsidiary of the Group, WACOT Limited donated 600 bags of maize to the camp in September 2016. “This gesture will help the Borno State government and officials of the IDP
camp to meet and improve on the food and primary health care needs of the displaced persons in the camp” Kassim added.

Receiving the products on behalf of Borno State government, Engr. Ahmed Satomi expressed delight at the gesture and appealed to other corporate bodies to emulate the TGI Group. Engr. Satomi further stated that the donations were timely, as there are plans to begin a deworming programme for the children in the camp.