WORLD FOOD DAY
World Food Day is celebrated annually on October 16th. It aims to raise awareness about hunger and encourage actions to alleviate global food insecurity. The day was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1979 and has been observed worldwide since then. Each year, World Food Day focuses on a specific theme related to food security and nutrition, such as climate change, agricultural innovation, or sustainable food systems. It serves as a platform for governments, NGOs, businesses, and individuals to come together and take steps towards achieving zero hunger by 2030, one of the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations.
In Nigeria, World Food Day is celebrated with various events and activities organized by government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), schools, and community groups. These activities often include:
Awareness Campaigns: Educational campaigns are conducted to raise awareness about the importance of food security, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture. These campaigns may include seminars, workshops, and public lectures.
Food Drives: Many organizations organize food drives to collect food donations for those in need. These donations are often distributed to local communities, orphanages, and food banks.
Farming and Agricultural Exhibitions: Agricultural fairs and exhibitions are organized to showcase innovative farming techniques, technologies, and products. These events promote agricultural development and encourage entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector.
School Programs: Schools often participate in World Food Day by organizing educational activities such as essay competitions, debates, and school gardens to teach students about the importance of healthy eating and sustainable food production.
Community Feeding Programs: Some communities organize communal meals or food distribution programs to provide nutritious meals to vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and people living in poverty.
End of year party@ Farm Junction /Demiller 2023
The end of year Christmas celebration which took place at the Demiller company environment on 23 December 2023
People from different sphere of life gathered to witness this grand occasion.
It was grand indeed as every corner of the event place was filled wit chunkiest an
The ounje Eko initiative is an initiative of the Lagos state government offering discounted prices on essential food items across the state begining from Sunday , March 17, 2024.
The initiative is aimed at alleviating the economic threat and frustration on the masses due to rising food prices . It is said to operate across 27 locations of the state. A voucher system is applied to cut out exploitation and ensure equity in distribution.
Food items, rice, beans , garri, bread, egg , tomatoes, onions, and peppers among others are being sold at 25 per cent discount to residents .
Farm junction one of the designated few discount market for Lagos residents to purchase food items at discounted rate which was effective Sunday, march 17 .
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