COVID-19 Relief

Supporting Communities During Crisis: TGI Cares Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Efforts

In response to the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, TGI Cares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, launched a series of impactful initiatives aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by vulnerable communities across Nigeria.​

Provision of One Million Free Meals

Recognizing the immediate need for food security, the Foundation initiated the TGI Cares Fund, an employee-led charity drive that successfully provided over one million free meals to those most affected by the pandemic. This effort targeted children, unemployed youth, and women in various communities, ensuring that basic nutritional needs were met during the crisis. ​wacotrice.com+4The Guardian Nigeria+4Daily Trust+4wacotrice.com

Strategic Partnerships for Broader Impact

To amplify its reach and effectiveness, TGI Cares Foundation partnered with reputable organizations such as FoodClique Support Initiative. Through this collaboration, essential food items and supplies were distributed to indigent citizens in areas like Ebute Metta, Lagos, addressing the immediate effects of economic hardships exacerbated by the pandemic. ​Leadership News+8clicktgi.net+8Tribune Online+8

Financial Contributions to National Efforts

Demonstrating a commitment to national solidarity, TGI Group contributed ₦500 million to the federal government’s COVID-19 intervention fund organized by the private sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID). Additionally, the Group donated ₦20 million towards the establishment of an isolation and treatment center in Lagos, supporting the healthcare infrastructure during a critical period. ​wacotrice.com

Extending Support to Northern Nigeria

Understanding the widespread impact of the pandemic, the Foundation extended its relief efforts to northern regions of Nigeria. Collaborating with organizations like the Transparency and Development Information Initiative (TDII), TGI Cares ensured that food items reached the most vulnerable populations, including people living with disabilities, in states such as Kano. ​wacotrice.com+1TGI Group+1

Through these comprehensive initiatives, TGI Cares Foundation reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting communities during times of crisis, embodying the Group’s core values of empathy, responsibility, and proactive engagement.