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  • Sanwo-Olu Commends Airtel Employees for Support During Peak of COVID-19 Pandemic

    Sanwo-Olu Commends Airtel Employees for Support During Peak of COVID-19 Pandemic

    The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended employees of Airtel Nigeria for donating the sum of N20 million from their personal income to support indigent residents of Lagos State during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

     

    Sanwo-Olu, who spoke yesterday (25/01/2002) when the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Surendran Chemmenkotil, paid him a courtesy visit, said he appreciated the initiative and gesture of Airtel employees when they came forward during the heat of the pandemic to support the State government.

     

    “I thank Airtel employees for their support during the heat of the pandemic and I am glad that we are now exiting the 4th wave of the Coronavirus pandemic. Although Lagos has been the epicentre of the Coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria, we will be able to eradicate the virus from Lagos,” he said.

     

    The Governor, who wished the Airtel CEO a successful tenure, also noted that the Lagos State Government will continue to promote and leverage on technology to accelerate economic growth as well as create prosperity for residents and indigenes of the State, saying technology is very important and a strong enabler in realizing the government’s agenda.

     

    “A priority is the Lagos Smart City project as we are very persuaded to push forward technology. Many young people see technology as a platform to create, innovate and express their talents and we have a role as government to continue to create the enabling environment for this to thrive,” he noted.

    Sanwo-Olu Commends Airtel Employees for Support During Peak of COVID-19 Pandemic
    L-R: Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, CMC Connect, Mr. Yomi Badejo- Okusanya; Head Public Relations, Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Erhumu Bayagbon; Director, Airtel Business, Ogo Ofomata; Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Surendran Chemmenkotil; Lagos State Governor, Mr.Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Deputy Governor Lagos State, Mr. Obafemi Hamzat; Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Mrs. Folashade Sherifat Jaji and Vice President (VP), Retail Sales, Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Dokun Oye during a courtesy visit to the Governor at the state house Marina, Lagos on Tuesday, January 25th, 2022

    Speaking earlier, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Surendran Chemmenkotil, commended Sanwo-Olu for creating an enabling environment for business to thrive in the State, noting that Airtel will continue to collaborate with the State government to create opportunities for residents and indigenes of the State.

     

    “Historically, we have enjoyed a robust relationship with Lagos and we wish to continue to collaborate with Lagos State to empower more residents and indigenes of the State. Mr. Governor, Lagos is important to our operations in Nigeria. As major stakeholders, we will continue to seek collaborative opportunities with Lagos State just as we will continue to empower and support the indigenes and residents of Lagos State,” he said.

     

    The Airtel CEO was accompanied by the company’s Enterprise (Airtel Business Director), Ogo Ofomata; Vice President, Retail Sales, Oladokun Oye and Head of Public Relations, Erhumu Bayagbon.

  • Nigerian Breweries Recorded Increased Sales Volume in 2020 Despite COVID 19 Pandemic

    Nigerian Breweries Recorded Increased Sales Volume in 2020 Despite COVID 19 Pandemic

     

    The foremost brewing company, Nigerian Breweries Plc recorded significant growth in sales volume in the 2020 financial year despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses.

     

    This was disclosed by Managing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr Jordi Borrut Bel at the Pre-Annual General Meeting media briefing of the company held in Lagos on Wednesday, April 7.

     

    Borrut Bel stated that despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recession, the company recorded an improved performance, primarily driven by robust sales volume growth.

     

    According to him, the significant increase in sales for the 2020 financial year (despite the challenges of COVID-19) could be attributed to the company’s quest for innovation, adoption of e-commerce and other digital best practices to drive sales as well as the hard work and commitment of its staff.

    L-R: Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Emmanuel Oriakhi; Reporting and Accounting Manager, NB Plc, Marcus Alves; Corporate Affairs Director, NB Plc, Sade Morgan and Company Secretary/Legal Director, NB Plc, Uaboi Agbebaku during the Pre-Annual General Meeting media briefing held in Lagos Tuesday

    Borrut Bel listed some of the innovations to include the introduction of Eco-friendly labels for NB non–alcoholic brands; category penetration with premium propositions through the launch of new Desperado Brand (Beer flavoured with Tequila), the launch of two new Maltina variants (Pineapple & Vanilla), change in package designs for some of our existing brands (Legend, Star Radler, Amstel Malta and Life ) to deepen consumer affinity; Introduction of new pack formats and SKU’s extension, product line extensions.

     

    While noting that innovation will remain a major driver for growth in the beer industry, he reaffirmed NB’s commitment to remaining a leader in this field, introducing new products and ideas to drive market demand and meet the yearning of its consumers.

     

    The Managing Director assured stakeholders that the company remains committed to not only keeping its balance sheet strong but ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of its employees, customers and partners are protected.