SIFAX Group donates food items to 500 households, inspires girls on international women’s day

By Ezurike Ugochukwu 

SIFAX Group has marked the 2026 edition of International Women’s Day with a series of impactful initiatives aimed at empowering girls, strengthening women’s leadership within the workplace, and providing relief to vulnerable households in Lagos.

The activities, which included a school mentorship outreach, a professional development webinar for female employees, and a community food distribution exercise, collectively impacted hundreds of girls, women employees and residents.

As part of the celebration, the company distributed 500 bags of assorted food items to vulnerable households in the Ijora area.

Each food pack contained essential household staples including rice, beans, vegetable oil, garri and salt, carefully assembled to provide practical support for families in the community. The distribution was carried out in collaboration with community leaders to ensure transparency and an orderly process.

Speaking during the outreach, the Group Coordinating Director of SIFAX Group, Wunmi Eniola‑Jegede, said the initiative reflects the organisation’s culture of compassion and its commitment to giving back to communities where it operates.

According to her, the programme was also designed to amplify the message of International Women’s Day by encouraging women within the organisation to lead impactful community interventions.

One of the highlights of the celebration was an educational outreach to United Christian Secondary School, where more than 500 female students received mentorship from senior female professionals within the company.

During the session, the students were guided on leadership development, education, personal growth and menstrual health awareness. The company also donated textbooks, menstrual hygiene products and perfumes to support the students’ well-being and academic development.

Drawing from their personal career journeys, the speakers encouraged the girls to remain focused on their studies and resist distractions, emphasising that discipline and determination can open doors to opportunities across various professions.

The Company Secretary and Legal Head of SIFAX Group, Jesuyemisi Odeyemi, urged the students to pursue excellence without hesitation.

“You are strong. You can do it, and you will. You will not only do it, but you will also do it well and do it better,” she told the students.

Also speaking, Vanessa Uansohia, Head of Corporate Communications at Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO), the aviation arm of SIFAX Group, encouraged the girls to overcome self-limiting beliefs and pursue their ambitions with confidence.

“The only person that is stopping you is yourself,” she said, urging them to boldly pursue their goals.

As part of its internal International Women’s Day activities, the company also organised an interactive webinar for female employees aimed at strengthening communication and leadership capacity in the workplace.

During the session, Public Speaking Strategist Joyce Daniels spoke on the topic “Speaking: A Tool for Growth, Multiplication, and Career Progression.” She encouraged participants to develop confidence in public speaking as a critical tool for professional advancement.

“If you will grow, multiply and have progression in your career, you will speak from a place of conviction,” she said, noting that impactful leaders distinguish themselves by boldly articulating their ideas.

Eniola-Jegede described International Women’s Day as a moment to celebrate the achievements of women while renewing the call for greater gender equality and inclusion.

She added that the 2026 theme, “Give to Gain,” strongly aligns with the company’s philosophy of empowerment and community impact.

“Every woman is a leader in her own right, and giving back creates growth opportunities for individuals, organisations and communities,” she said.

International Women’s Day is observed globally every March 8 to celebrate the social, economic and cultural achievements of women while advocating for greater gender equality worldwide.