Former Big Brother Naija housemate Faith Adewale is leveraging his platform for social impact by partnering with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI) to support vulnerable families in Lagos.
The outreach, held on Wednesday at the LFBI Warehouse, is part of the organisation’s Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) — a critical initiative designed to provide food relief to families struggling with hunger amid Nigeria’s deepening cost-of-living crisis.
Faith’s involvement marks a return to humanitarian work, having previously volunteered with LFBI under its #NUMEPlan, a program focused on feeding and treating malnourished children.
Announcing the collaboration on X (formerly Twitter), Lagos Food Bank wrote: “Big Brother changed his life, now he’s choosing to change the world. Faith Adewale is not just using his voice; he’s using his platform to give back.”
“After volunteering at Lagos Food Bank under the #NUMEPlan program, where malnourished children are treated and fed, he made a promise to return and do more. On Wednesday, 15th October, he’s keeping that promise through our TEFAP outreach. This isn’t just an event — it’s a movement of love, hope, and action.”
Since his disqualification from Big Brother Naija Season 10, Faith has remained open about his journey. He previously revealed that he took a ₦5 million loan to participate in the show, an experience he described as “transformational.” Despite the setback, he has continued to engage with his supporters — fondly known as the Faithfuls — and redirected his focus toward purpose-driven work.
Alongside Faith’s efforts, LFBI announced a broader collaboration with five outstanding NGOs through its Food Bank Network Nigeria initiative. These include the JKO Heart Foundation, McDera Food Bank, The Glow Foundation, Faith Moves Foundation, and I Care For All Foundation.
“Together, we’re making a real difference in the fight against hunger,” LFBI said. “This collaboration strengthens communities and helps reduce food insecurity across Nigeria.”
The outreach also falls under LFBI’s innovative #AgricoveryProgram, which salvages surplus farm produce from local farms and redistributes it to underserved communities — especially the aged, disabled, low-income earners, and patients with diet-related illnesses.
“Nigeria faces a paradox of food surplus and widespread hunger,” the organisation noted. “Our mission is to bridge that gap — ensuring that no one goes hungry while good food goes to waste.”
LFBI stressed the urgency of addressing food loss and waste, which remain significant challenges in Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, leading to economic losses, environmental impact, and lack of access to nutritious food for many.
Through initiatives like TEFAP and Agricovery, and partnerships with socially-conscious public figures like Faith Adewale, the Lagos Food Bank continues to build a resilient network of support — one that tackles hunger, restores dignity, and empowers communities.
