As Christmas approaches and families prepare for the festivities, the Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc has continued its tradition of goodwill by donating food items and clothing worth millions of naira to the Roseluyi Exceptional Students Academy and the Home for the Needy Foundation (Ohodua IDP Camp).
The gesture, part of Okomu’s annual Christmas outreach, aims to ease the burden on vulnerable children and displaced families during the festive season.
The company, known for its longstanding support to communities around its operational base, delivered a wide range of essential items—including bags of rice, beans, garri, tubers of yam, cartons of noodles, semovita, beverages, biscuits, toilet rolls, Okomu Banga palm oil, and other daily staples. Clothes and shoes were also donated to provide additional comfort and relief to beneficiaries.
During the presentation, Okomu’s Communication Officer, Mr. Fidelis Olise, described Christmas as a season of reflection, generosity and shared humanity.
He noted that the company remains committed to compassion and community upliftment through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
“As a company, we are glad to be doing this,” he said. “Christmas is a time to show love, spread joy, and demonstrate the values that epitomize Christ, who is the reason for the season. Providing these items is our way of ensuring that these children celebrate Christmas in a joyful and dignified way. No one should be left behind.”
He added that Okomu’s philosophy is rooted in compassion and improving lives. “Okomu always wants to see that everyone enjoys the best possible life. This outreach underscores our belief in community support and shared humanity.”
At the Roseluyi Exceptional Students Academy, the children received the items with excitement. The Director, Mrs. Rosemary Isaac-Aluyi, described the donation as timely and impactful.
“This is an uncommon gesture from Okomu, and it will go a very long way,” she said. “Raising these children requires resources that are not always available. Support like this helps us provide food, stability and the basic comforts every child deserves.”
A similar scene unfolded at the Ohodua IDP Camp, where displaced families sang songs of appreciation. Receiving the items on behalf of the centre, Pastor Evelyn Omigie said the gesture arrived at a time when many residents felt forgotten.
“To us, Okomu is like an angel sent by God to celebrate Christmas with us in an uncommon way,” she said. “This gesture shows that people still care about our wellbeing.”
For many beneficiaries, the outreach delivered not only material assistance but also emotional reassurance—reflecting the importance of compassion and solidarity during the festive season.
Okomu’s Christmas outreach has evolved into a widely anticipated annual event that supports hundreds of households across neighbouring communities. The company said it remains committed to sustaining and expanding the programme as part of its broader goal of strengthening community relations and improving the welfare of vulnerable groups.
As the festive season draws near, Okomu’s gesture stands as a reminder of the true essence of Christmas—love, hope and kindness shared with those who need it most.
