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Dangote Led Flood Committee Swings into Action

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The Dangote-led Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation (PCFRR), known as Dangote Flood Committee has commenced the distribution of relief materials, worth N1.5 billion to victims of flooding nationwide.

The PCFRR, which was established by the Federal Government following the 2012 flooding, is co-chaired by Africa’s foremost industrialist Aliko Dangote and Dr. Olisa Agbakoba.

The flagging off ceremony for the relief materials distribution for this year started in Borno State and was conducted by the State Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum Tuesday in Maiduguri, Borno State capital.

The Governor thanked the Dangote Flood Committee and promised that he will ensure that the items get to the victims.

UNICEF revealed that the 2022 flood killed 600 people, displaced 1.3 million and destroyed more than 82,000 homes in Nigeria, therefore making it the worst in decades.

The Representative of the Dangote-led Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation (PCFRR), Alhaji Umar Musa Gulani assured at the flagging off for the Northeast zone, that the exercise would also be conducted in the other five geopolitical zones of the country.

Gulani said the items from the Committee have been officially handed over to the Borno State Government and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). He said the exercise would be conducted across the six geo-political zones, beginning from the northeastern State of Borno.

The breakdown of items donated includes 86 bags of rice, 34 bags of beans, 34 bags of maize, 34 bags of millet, 34 bags of Guinea Corn, 34 bags of Garri, 86 cartons of noodles, 86 cartons of spaghetti, 86 cartons of macaroni and 86 bags of sugar, and 857 bags of cement, among several food and non-food items.

Gulani said over N10 billion has been expended by the committee to mitigate the effect of flooding since inception in 2012, adding that no fewer than 84 Hostels have been built for flood victims in 24 states of Nigeria. According to him:

“This private sector led project is highly commendable and it has been sustained in the past ten years. It is a selfless service from the private sector and Nigerians should appreciate their selfless service to humanity”

Director General of NEMA Alhaji Mustapha Habib Ahmed described the Committee’s intervention as a milestone for Nigeria in general, and flood victims in particular.

“Responding to the humanitarian outcomes of this nature requires concerted effort,” the DG said, and added that the donation by the Dangote Flood Committee would eventually be made available to flood victims across the affected states in Nigeria.

Speaking on behalf of the victims, Khalifa El-Miskin said the victims were extremely appreciative of the gesture.

Recall that the Committee also recently, during the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, donated N1.5 billion to fight the virus. Announcing the donation, Dangote said it was imperative for well-meaning Nigerians to help the Federal Government in fighting the virus.

The Committee also recently provided N250 million as relief assistance to victims of the devastating floods in Benue State. Aside from the donation in Benue, the Dangote-led committee also revealed that it had also donated the sum of N150 million (in kind) to provide relief assistance to flood victims in Anambra State.

It also released the sum of N118 million to NEMA to augment the N1.6 billion released by the Federal Government for procurement of food and non-food relief materials in aid of the flood victims in the following 16 states: Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Abuja FCT, Kebbi, Kwara, Lagos, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, and Sokoto.

It would be recalled that the Committee at its inauguration by former President Goodluck Jonathan raised a whopping N11.35 billion for flood victims. Top on the list of donors at the event was Dangote and the Federal Government, who donated N2.5 billion each.

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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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