FREEE Recycle Empowers School Children and Women through Partnership with Access Bank and Oyo State Ministry

 FREEE Recycle Limited, a leading integrated recycling and manufacturing company, has launched a series of initiatives aimed at driving social impact through innovation and partnership. In collaboration with Access Bank and the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, FREEE Recycle has delivered educational and training support to women and children in Oyo State.

The initiatives, part of FREEE Recycle’s 2024 Limited Partnership Series, focus on creating sustainable social impact. The partnership with Access Bank addressed the shortage of footwear among public primary and secondary school students in Ibadan, Oyo State, producing over 4,500 sandals made from recycled tires. Beneficiary schools include Saviour Apostolic School and Salvation Army Primary School. This effort improved school attendance, academic performance, and health outcomes for the students.

Additionally, FREEE Recycle’s partnership with the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion produced and distributed 1,090 school bags to public schools across Ibadan. Women from local governments in Oyo State received valuable entrepreneurship training and equipment, enhancing their livelihoods and family support.

According to Ifedolapo Runsewe, Managing Director at FREEE Recycle Limited, “Our goal is to create a future where sustainability and social impact go hand in hand. These partnerships demonstrate our commitment to turning waste into resources, addressing critical education and economic empowerment needs. By providing essential items and skills, we’re driving positive change and building resilient communities.”

Through these initiatives, FREEE Recycle showcases the power of collaboration in addressing pressing challenges. As the company expands its operations and outreach, it remains dedicated to creating a sustainable future where economic development and environmental stewardship thrive together.