Rite Foods reduces energy consumption on diesel to 5%

Rite Foods has disclosed that 95 per cent of its energy consumption comes from cleaner sources, including natural gas and solar power, with diesel accounting for just 5 per cent of its energy mix. The firms’ Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Ekuma Eze stated this during the 2026 International Day of Clean Energy, describing […]

Rite Foods has disclosed that 95 per cent of its energy consumption comes from cleaner sources, including natural gas and solar power, with diesel accounting for just 5 per cent of its energy mix.

The firms’ Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Ekuma Eze stated this during the 2026 International Day of Clean Energy, describing clean energy as central to the company’s long-term business strategy.

“At Rite Foods, clean energy is not optional; it is a strategic business imperative. Our approach acknowledges the realities of industrial operations in Nigeria while deliberately pursuing cleaner, more efficient, and more resilient energy solutions that support sustainability, productivity, and business continuity,” he said.

He said the shift has significantly reduced the company’s reliance on more carbon-intensive fuels across its manufacturing facilities.

The firm’s Managing Director, Seleem Adegunwa, represented by the General Manager, Corporate Planning and Strategy, Barong Asiodu reiterated the firm’s commitment to embedding sustainability into its long-term growth plans while aligning strong business performance with environmental responsibility.

“For us at Rite Foods, energy is a business continuity priority. As the manufacturing landscape evolves, companies must proactively strengthen their energy resilience while reducing environmental impact.

“Our investments in cleaner energy reflect disciplined long-term thinking about competitiveness, efficiency, and responsible growth. More importantly, we recognize that industry progress accelerates when stakeholders share knowledge and align on practical pathways forward.” he said.

The Special Adviser on Climate Change and Circular Economy to the Governor of Lagos State, Titilayo Oshodi while delivering her keynote address, emphasized clean energy as both an environmental necessity and a strategic economic opportunity for Nigeria.

She explained that the country’s clean energy transition requires a deliberate shift from fossil fuels such as oil, gas, and diesel to sustainable sources including solar, wind, and hydropower, in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7), the Paris Agreement, and Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP), which targets net-zero emissions by 2060.

Oshodi highlighted the country’s current energy realities, limited electricity access, heavy reliance on biomass for cooking, and the health and environmental consequences of prolonged generator and firewood use.

She noted that while delayed transition comes at a high cost to public health, forests, and emissions, a poorly financed rapid transition could also strain economic stability.

Commending Rite Foods for convening the dialogue, Oshodi described the engagement as timely and impactful, praising the company for demonstrating strong private-sector leadership in advancing Nigeria’s clean energy agenda.

She added that industry-led initiatives such as this play a critical role in strengthening national economic growth, industrial resilience, and Africa’s competitiveness.