The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC have commended Rite Foods Limited for its commitment to safe, high-quality manufacturing and consumer-focused practices that continue to strengthen confidence in Nigeria’s food and beverage sector.
The commendation was given during a stakeholder forum held to mark World Consumer Rights Day, themed “Safe Product, Confident Consumers,” organised by the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria, BJAN and hosted at the company’s state-of-the-art factory in Ososa, Ogun State.
The forum brought together regulators, consumer advocates, and media professionals to examine the role of product safety, responsible manufacturing, and consumer awareness in building a more accountable marketplace.
Speaking at the event, General Manager (Operations) at Rite Foods, Femi Ajileye, said the company remains committed to delivering world-class products through advanced technology and strict quality assurance processes.
“At Rite Foods, our philosophy is simply to consistently deliver safe, high-quality products that consumers can trust,” he said, adding that transparency and stakeholder engagement remain central to the company’s operations.
Representing FCCPC’s Executive Vice Chairman, Tunji Bello, the South-West Zonal Coordinator, Dr. Olubunmi Dorcas Otti, noted that Rite Foods had demonstrated strong adherence to high production standards and consumer protection principles.
“Rite Foods has taken a commendable step in reinforcing consumer confidence through quality products and transparent operations,” she said, stressing that collaboration among regulators, industry players, and the media is essential to safeguarding consumer rights.
Also speaking, Dr. Tinuola Akinnubi of NAFDAC, representing Director General Mojisola Adeyeye, highlighted that consumer rights, including safety, information, choice, and redress, remain critical to regulatory governance.
“A protected consumer is a confident consumer. And confident consumers strengthen markets,” she stated, calling for enhanced surveillance, improved monitoring systems, and increased use of technology in consumer protection.
In her keynote address, President of the Consumer Advocacy Foundation of Nigeria (CAFON), Sola Salako, underscored the role of technology in advancing consumer rights. She introduced the CAFON Consumer Companion (3C) App, designed to help Nigerians understand and enforce their rights, while also aiding dispute resolution and complaint processes.
Salako commended Rite Foods for opening its factory to stakeholders, describing the move as a demonstration of confidence in its manufacturing processes and product quality.
Chairman of BJAN, Dan Obi, also praised the company’s transparency, noting that the level of professionalism, hygiene, and automation observed during the factory tour reinforces trust in its products.
Rite Foods’ product portfolio includes Bigi Carbonated Soft Drinks, Bigi Premium Table Water, Sosa Fruit Drink, Fearless Energy Drink, and a range of sausages. The company has also received multiple recognitions, including Outstanding FMCG Corporate Brand of the Year at the Edge Awards, as well as honours at the SISA and SERAS Awards.
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