Gov. Ibikunle Amosun and Godwin Emefiele lead stakeholders to unveil Unilever Nigeria’s new manufacturing plant
His Excellency, Senator Ibikunle Amosun cutting the ribbon and commissioning the Blue Band Factory in Agbara, Ogun State recently.
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, Commissioner of Commerce and Industry, Ogun State, Otunba Bimbola Ashiru, were among the stakeholders that joined executives and staff of Unilever Nigeria to officially open the innovative Blue Band manufacturing plant in Agbara, Ogun State.
During the launch, The Executive Vice President, Unilever Ghana Nigeria, Yaw Nsarkoh, said that the Blue Band factory is the latest addition to the various long-term investments Unilever has made in Nigeria, which would not have been possible without the support of all its stakeholders.
Yaw Nsarkoh said that to sustainably serve our consumers, the new Blue Band factory is equipped with the Fast Blending technology. This technology uses 50% less energy compared to other manufacturing processes that utilize heat exchangers. This recapitulates our commitment to decouple the growth of our business from environmental impact.
Commending Unilever Nigeria at the launch, the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, described Unilever as a company that has shown and demonstrated confidence in the Nigerian economy through its continuous investment drive in the country. “You have demonstrated resilience and shown your resolute commitment to investing in Nigeria. This is the only way we can grow this economy and create employ opportunities for Nigerians.” He said.
The launch event had members of the diplomatic corps in attendance - Deputy Director International Trade and Investment West Africa, Ben Ainsley and Head of Netherlands Representative, Lagos, Michel Deelen and the Alagbara of Agbara, Oba Jayeola Agunbiade amongst other stakeholders.
Blue Band, is a trusted and ideal brand among families for spreading on bread, cooking and baking. With the production of the product locally, its availability will be enhanced to meet the needs of consumers and customers.
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CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele deleivering his speech during the official launch of the Blue Band Factory in Agbara, Ogun State recently
His Excellency, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Executive Governor of Ogun State delivering his good will speech at the official launch of the Blue Band Factory in Agbara, Ogun State recently
Yaw Nsarkoh, Vice President, Unilever Ghana-Nigeria delivering the welcome speech at Agbara, Ogun State recently
Nsarkoh Yaw, Executive Vice President Unilever Ghana-Nigeria welcoming the CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele to the official launch of the Blue Band Factory in Agabara, Ogun State recently
Ogedi-Alakwe Njima, Marketing Director FOODS, Unilever Ghana-Nigeria; Nsarkoh Yaw, Executive Vice President Unilever Ghana-Nigeria at the Blue Band Factory Launch in Agbara, Ogun State
Godwin Emefiele CBN Governor and Nsarkoh Yaw, Executive Vice President Unilever Ghana-Nigeria during the Blue Band factory tour in Agbara, Ogun State recently
Deputy Director International Trade and Investment West Africa, Ben Ainsley; Marketing Director Foods, Unilever Ghana Nigeria Ogedi-Alakwe Nsima; Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele; Executive Vice President, Unilever Ghana Nigeria, Yaw Nsarkoh; Head of Netherlands Representative, Lagos, Michel
Marketing Director Foods, Unilever Ghana Nigeria, Ogedi-Alakwe Nsima; Executive Governor, Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun; Executive Vice President, Unilever Ghana Nigeria, Yaw Nsarkoh andCommissioner for Commerce and industry, Ogun state, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, at the official launch of the Blue Band Factory in Agbara, Ogun State
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