TGI Group, a key player in sustainability and innovation, has reiterated its commitment to green and digital job creation as part of its strategic human resource initiatives.
Akinkunle Akinpelu, Director, Human Resources, TGI Group, the mother company of WACOT Rice Limited (producers of the Big Bull brand) disclosed this at the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) Summit in Abuja. He explained that promoting sustainability has remained a core element of the Group’s human resource strategy.
According to Akinpelu, “In the past five years, we’ve hired hundreds of young professionals worldwide to tackle environmental challenges. Our teams work on projects ranging from afforestation and water management to energy-saving initiatives.
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“TGI Group is also making significant strides in digital transformation, we constantly employ world-class solutions to overhaul our processes where necessary. This digital shift not only enhances efficiency but empowers a new generation of professionals bringing fresh solutions and perspectives.”
Speaking on the Group’s efforts in generating renewable energy, Akinpelu said that the company’s 250,000 metric tons rice plant in Argungu, Kebbi State operates without fossil fuels, stating that it recycles rice husks to generate power. He disclosed plans to ensure that several factories tow the same line by 2025, thereby reducing carbon emissions and promoting cleaner air.
“TGI Group is at the forefront of this movement, demonstrating that economic growth can go hand-in-hand with environmental stewardship and digital innovation,” he said.