MAGGI, the popular seasoning brand from Nestlé, has again shown its support for women and communities in Nigeria. During the 2025 August Meeting, the brand provided nutrition education and training to more than 8,000 women across five southeastern states.
Nestlé Nigeria Plc announced that MAGGI sponsored this year’s August Meeting, which was held in 18 locations throughout the month of August. The programme reached about 8,100 women, offering nutrition lessons, cooking demonstrations, and discussions on family well-being and economic empowerment.
The August Meeting is an age-long Igbo tradition that brings women together from home and abroad to discuss family, social, and community development. By partnering with this platform, MAGGI has deepened its bond with women, who are at the heart of its brand mission.
At the events, MAGGI created hands-on activities to give women useful knowledge and tools for making healthier food choices and building stronger communities.
Speaking at one of the sessions, Funmi Osineye, MAGGI Category Manager at Nestlé Nigeria, said MAGGI has supported the August Meeting for many years. She explained that this year’s edition was especially important because women’s empowerment, food security, and community resilience are more critical now than ever.
She added that the partnership goes beyond MAGGI’s products, as it helps women gain new nutrition knowledge, fresh skills, and business support that can improve their families and communities. According to her, this year’s edition honors heritage and celebrates the women who shape society daily.
For MAGGI, the August Meeting is more than a cultural event. It is also an opportunity to strengthen the brand’s long-standing bond with Nigerian families.
Victoria Uwadoka, Nestlé Nigeria’s Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Lead, also praised the partnership. She said supporting the August Meeting allows MAGGI to celebrate women’s contributions to community development while showing the brand’s commitment to building stronger families and societies.
This year’s edition also celebrated outstanding women leaders and young achievers in different communities, who were honored with awards for their remarkable contributions.
To add color and excitement, MAGGI invited Nollywood stars like Ngozi Nwosu, Blessing Obasi, and Uzo Osimkpa. Their presence delighted the women and reflected the beauty, strength, and creativity of Igbo womanhood.
Sharing her personal story, Uzo Osimkpa said the August Meeting has always been important in her family. She recalled how her mother never missed the annual event because it was a duty to help shape community progress. She described joining the MAGGI August Meeting as a privilege that honored her mother’s legacy and celebrated the strength of Igbo women.
Many women in attendance said the event had a powerful impact. One participant explained that she had never seen the August Meeting receive so much attention. She said MAGGI gave the tradition new life by adding training, recognition, and empowerment, making this year’s gathering unforgettable.
Through the August Meeting and similar initiatives, MAGGI continues to show its commitment to supporting women and preserving cultural heritage from one generation to the next.
