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Sahara Energy Runs For Sustainability At Generali Genève Marathon

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Sahara Energy International, Geneva, a member of the Sahara Group has restated its commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and global sustainable development through participation in the respected Generali Genève Marathon which is held annually in Geneva, Switzerland.

 

Speaking at the 17th edition over the weekend, Kola Motajo, Director, Sahara Group, said the privilege of running in the marathon that is dedicated to making a difference is treasured by the Sahara Family.

 

“This is an event we look forward to in Sahara each year. We have Saharians who participate in different categories of the Generali Genève Marathon, while others turn up to cheer and make the moment special for Sahara and the world. Every step our runners take reinforces Sahara Group’s dedication to bringing energy to life responsibly through our energy solutions and social impact,” he said.

 

Motajo noted that the camaraderie amongst all runners, the donations channeled to children with health challenges and diversity of participants make the marathon a spectacle that “showcases the importance of collaboration in the quest for achieving sustainable development across the globe.”

 

Sahara Energy’s team was led by Didier Veron, a seasoned marathoner who finished the 10km race in 00:48:17. Other members of the Sahara contingent included Nicolas Fort, Thomas Khoury, Marc Barros, Ludivine Moisan, Gowtham Kesavan, Gugliemo Colombo, Alexander Mireskandari, Nathalie Musson Genon, Azzurra Tarroni and Jean-David Mencier.

 

Veron noted that marathons have over the decades stood out remarkably as platforms for promoting bonding, partnership, consideration for others, healthy competition, and laudable causes. I must commend the Sahara Group team for another fantastic performance at the Generali Genève Marathon. “This is how we demonstrate our commitment to being ‘MAD’, that is, making a difference individually and collectively in the pursuit of innovation, excellence, and sustainability as Team Sahara,” he added. “Perfect weather, great teammates, and a challenging experience in a challenging year. Exciting to be MAD,” said Jean-David Mencier who finished the 20km race in 1:50:56.

 

The team had the support of Kola Motajo, Anna Valasidi, Camille Lavaud, Stephane Pagnod, Sebastian Galindez Castillo, Damilola Jibunoh, Alina-Luciana Spada, all ‘Sahararians’ who turned up to make Sahara Group’s participation exceptional.

 

Generali Genève Marathon is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque city marathons in Europe and one of the fastest in Switzerland. The course takes place in the countryside nestled between mountains and the shore of Lake Geneva before finishing in the heart of the city in front of the famous Jet d’Eau.

 

The 17th edition of the Generali Genève Marathon featured thousands of runners from more than 138 global destinations in eight events: Marathon, Relay Marathon by Core-Lean (4-6 people), Half-Marathon, Wheelchair Race, 10km (open to runners and walkers), the 5km by Always (open to all), Junior Races (1 to 3km for 6 to 13-year-olds) and the Parent/Child Race of 1km from the age of 3 years old.

 

The Generali Genève Marathon is the first marathon in Switzerland to receive the prestigious Bronze Label.

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Family Fun Unleashed: Indomie Love Bowl Premiering This Month

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The premiere of the “Indomie Love Bowl,” a family game show sponsored by Indomie in collaboration with Multichoice, is scheduled for October 22, 2023.

 

The 13-episode series will showcase three families per episode, competing for the coveted title and attractive prizes.

 

The victorious family in the reality show stands to gain significant rewards, with the first-place winners earning an impressive 5 million Naira.

 

The second and third-place families will receive 2.5 million Naira and 1.5 million Naira, respectively. Beyond the cash prizes, the winning families will relish a two-year abundance of Indomie products, renowned for their delightful flavor and quality.

 

Asiwaju Temitope, Head of Corporate Communications for Indomie, emphasized the brand’s deep connection with love and excitement in the food category as the driving force behind the show.

 

The primary goal of the show is to elevate values such as love within families, particularly emphasizing the special bonds between mothers and children.

 

The collaboration with Multichoice was a strategic move, leveraging its broad outreach and the widespread accessibility of DSTV in numerous households. This ensures the game show’s broad and impactful reach.

 

“We created this games show and we chose this with family represented by mums and children. It’s going to involve several families and winners willl emerge based on the programmes. 3 families will emerge as winners with consolatory prizes. We chose Multichoice because it is a big reach and there’s no home where you won’t find DSTV”.

 

Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at Multichoice West Africa, underscored that the “Indomie Love Bowl” revolves around themes of unity, bonding, and the special affection between mothers and children.

 

Set to debut on October 22, 2023, at 7 pm on the Africa Magic Family channel, the show aims to deliver thrilling moments and dynamic interactions among family members.

Stephanie Coker, the show’s host and On-Air personality, expressed her joy in being involved in the project, particularly as a mother. She eagerly anticipated watching the show with her daughter, celebrating the special bond between mothers and children, the exciting games, and the evident team spirit. Coker also emphasized the chemistry with her co-host, Darasimi, promising an engaging experience for the audience.

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BUA Takes Bold Step: Slashes Price Of Cement

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BUA Cement PLC has declared a cut in the price of its cement product to N3,500 per bag, effective from Monday, October 2, 2023.

 

. The company cites its dedication to fostering growth in the building materials and infrastructural sectors as the reason behind this reduction.

 

The announcement was made through a statement posted on its X page, previously known as Twitter.

 

This decision follows the chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu’s commitment to reviewing the product’s price after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu weeks ago.

 

The statement read in part, “We refer to our previous pronouncements regarding our intent to reduce cement prices upon the completion of our new lines at the end of the year, in order to spur development in the building materials and infrastructure sectors.

 

“As per the commitment made to reduce prices and following a periodic review of our operations for efficiency, the management of BUA Cement Plc wishes to announce and inform our esteemed customers, stakeholders, and the public that effective October 2, 2023, we have decided to bring the price reduction forward.

 

“As a result, BUA Cement would now be sold at an ex-factory* price of 3,500 Naira per bag so that Nigerians can begin to enjoy the benefits of the price reduction before the completion of our plants.

 

“Upon completion of the ongoing construction of our new plants, which would increase our production volumes to 17million metric tonnes per annum, BUA Cement PLC intends to review these prices further in line with our earlier pronouncements by the first quarter of 2024.”

 

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Again, Dangote Clinches ‘Brand of the Year’ Award

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Dangote Industries Limited has received the prestigious Brand of the Year award, acknowledging the company’s outstanding corporate performance in the past year.

 

At a ceremony held in Lagos, John Ajayi, the Publisher of Marketing Edge, clarified that the award conferred upon Dangote is the flagship recognition, highlighting the company’s consistent contributions to the economic advancement of Nigeria and Africa.

 

Mr. Ajayi emphasized that this recognition encompasses a broad spectrum of business investments and corporate initiatives carried out by Dangote across the African continent.

 

He noted “This recognition covers many business investments and corporate interventions carried out by the company in Africa as a continent.”

 

During the award presentation, he credited Dangote’s exceptional position in its industry to its robust efforts in generating employment opportunities, thereby positively impacting numerous youths.

 

Additionally, he praised Dangote Industries for its steadfast dedication to the development of vital infrastructure.

 

He highlighted that the award presentation marked a significant milestone during Marketing Edge’s 20th-anniversary celebration and the 11th edition of its annual Brands and Advertising Excellence Award.

 

Numerous other brands were also honored for their exceptional achievements in the market.

 

Mr. Ajayi underscored that Marketing Edge’s two-decade presence in the industry has firmly established it as a trustworthy and authoritative partner for all stakeholders in the Nigerian marketing and advertising landscape.

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