World Egg Day: Farm Donates 3,000 Eggs To Schools Children In Gombe

BY NAJIB SANI, GOMBE

To celebrate 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 aimed 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 Tata 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 AIT Integrated Farm’s corporate social responsibility, fostering 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, Tudunwada Primary School, ECCE Jauro, and ECCE Nayi Nawa.

World Egg Day is being celebrated annually to emphasise the importance of eggs in addressing global nutrition challenges.