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Dangote Wins NECA’s Lifetime Achievement Award

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Africa’s foremost philanthropist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has bagged a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), the umbrella body of employers in the Organised Private Sector (OPS) in Nigeria.

It was indeed a night of honour for Dangote during the 2021 Employers Annual Excellence Award held in Lagos as his pan-Africa Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) was named the “Best Company in the Chemical and Non-Metallic Products Sector.”

The awards were received on the industrialist’s behalf by a team of executive management led by the Group Executive Director, Strategy, Portfolio Development & Capital Projects, DIL, Devakumar Edwin.

President, NECA, Taiwo Adeniyi, said Alh Dangote was being recognised for his huge contributions to nation building and economic development through his various investments and the attendant job creation opportunities.

He described the business magnate as a torch-bearer in the private sector and commended his doggedness in investing in sectors capable of improving Nigeria’s economic wellbeing and transition from importers to net exporters.

Adeniyi explained that the Employers Excellence Awards was meant to celebrate outstanding contributions of enterprise to national development geared towards promoting and encouraging best practices in Corporate Performance, People Management and Industrial Relations practices amongst employers in Nigeria.

He said, “The annual award provides a platform for identifying, ranking and celebrating the resilience, doggedness and outstanding performance of employers in Nigeria.

“It is to recognise and publicly award enterprises that have exhibited excellence in Leadership, Governance, Innovation, Corporate Performance and Human Resource Management (HRM) amongst others and provide a platform for discussion and agenda setting on the need to embrace best practices in Corporate Performance, People Management and Industrial Relations through a well branded, presented, and organised event.

“This annual event equally provides feedback to participating employers on their status regarding attainment of best practices in Corporate Performance, People Management and Industrial Relations.”

Group Executive Director, DIL, Edwin described NECA as a dispassionate organisation that promotes leadership, good governance, innovation, productivity and corporate performance, and “therefore Mr. Dangote cherishes the award coming from a quarter like NECA.”

He said: “NECA continues to remain a partner in progress, rewarding deserving companies for their contribution to national development. The Dangote Group will continue to contribute its quota to nation building and promote responsible business all sectors we operate.”

Edwin stated that the Dangote Group’s effort in addressing Africa’s agricultural and energy crisis included the bold step in constructing the second largest fertiliser complex in the world, a 1,100km sub-sea gas pipeline, and the multi-billion-dollar 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery.

Other winners in various categories include British American Tobacco (BAT) in Food, Beverages and Tobacco sector; TGI Group in Agro & Agro Allied Services; Cadbury in Food and Beverage Food Sector; while Nestle won the Award for Innovation and People Centric Culture; Fidson won an award for the Pharmaceutical sector, and Nigeria Foundry won in the Metallic/ Steel Sector.

Dangote Group, headed by global philanthropist, Alh Aliko Dangote has a presence in 10 African countries, providing employment for tens of thousands of people.

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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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