In execution of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project, Grand Cereals Limited (GCL) will partner with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative through the Family Farming program to empower women and youth in Papa Ashafa community to establish urban backyard farms for the sustainability of their families.

Set to take place on the 21st of October, 2026, in Papa Ashafa Community, this initiative will provide the resources beneficiaries need to start poultry farms in the comfort of their homes, allowing them access to fresh farm produce for consumption and enterprise.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:

Papa Ashafa is a densely populated, low-to-middle-income residential and commercial community located within the Agege / Orile-Agege area of Lagos State, Nigeria.

ABOUT OUR PARTNER:

Grand Cereals Limited (GCL) a subsidiary of UAC of Nigeria PLC, is an integrated foods company whose primary activity is the creation of superior value from local raw materials to produce and deliver superior quality brands in the animal feed, edible oils, breakfast cereals, pet food and other intermediate and consumer cereals products to Nigeria and West Africa markets.

GOAL

To promote food security, household income, and community resilience by providing start-up materials for poultry farming to resilient women in Papa Ashafa community.

OBJECTIVES

•     To supply poultry start-up materials to women in Papa Ashafa community
•     To improve access to fresh farm produce for consumption and enterprise.

Date: October 21, 2026.

Location: Papa Ashafa Community.

Target Beneficiaries: Resilient women and youth in Papa Ashafa community.