In celebration of this year’s World Egg Day, a notable farm in Gombe State known as ‘AIT Integrated Farm’ has distributed 3,000 eggs to primary school pupils across several schools in the state.
Ambassador of the farm who presented the eggs to the schools on Friday, Hauwa Saraki, explained that the generous donation is to promote healthy nutrition among children.
According to her, the initiative is part of the farm’s ongoing community service programme and awareness creation about the importance of eggs as a nutritious food source, especially for children.
Also, the executive director and proprietor of the farm, Abubakar Inuwa underscored the nutritional value of eggs which he said is rich in protein and vital nutrients.
He added that the donation of eggs to the children is part of the farm’s corporate social responsibility to foster healthier communities through nutritious food and education.
“By providing eggs to school children, we are promoting healthy eating habits from a young age,” the philanthropist stated.
Our correspondent reports that beneficiary schools included Korea Barunde, Buhari Estate Primary School, Jauro Abare Nomadic School, Tudunwada Primary School, ECCE Jauro, and ECCE Nayi Nawa.
World Egg Day is celebrated annually to emphasise the importance of eggs in addressing global nutrition challenges.
