Nigerite Rewards Diligence as 50 Staff Members are Honored

Nigerite Limited has rewarded 50 members of its staff for their commitment and diligence to work as well as loyalty and contribution to the growth of the company in the Nigerian Market.

The recognition of these outstanding members of staff took place during the 2016 End of Year Staff Party held on the premises of the company in the Ikeja area of Lagos. The event that was used to also socialize with the entire workforce, saw the awardees going home with various prizes, including; Nigerite products, electronic gadgets, plaques and cash prizes. Prior to the party, a novelty match was organised between the Technical and Administration staff members, at the end of which the technical team defeated the administration team by 3 goals to 2.

The Managing Director, Nigerite Limited, Mr. Frank Le Bris, said the event is an annual ceremony that has been designed to encourage bonding and camaraderie amongst members of staff as well as reward loyalty for their contribution to the growth of the company. “As a responsible company, we appreciate the contribution of our people to the growth of the brand and business, hence this Award, which is designed to thank all workers for what they have done this year. Aside from using this to socialize, some of our people, who have spent 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years would go home with gift items, which will serve as a token of appreciation for their loyalty. Frank Le Bris, who likened the novelty football match to the spirit of team work among workers called on all staff, especially those who are still young in the company to always be creative and dynamic in their approach to work to get required result.

Speaking in the same manner, the General Manager, Human Resources, Nigerite Limited, Joshua Bamigboye, said the company always set aside this period of the year to recognise and reward those who have served Nigerite loyally and with all sincerity of purpose. To add colour to this year’s edition, Bamigboye said one of the things the company has done was to kit all staff in different attires as well as creating a convivial atmosphere for them to party with colleagues and members of their family. “To make the event all-inclusive for staff of different cadre, we shut down our factory for the day. We want all members of the company and their families to participate and enjoy themselves,’’Bamigboye concluded.

Emmanuel Olusola Egbedi, a store officer, in his 50s, was the cynosure of eyes at the event, having spent 30 years working at Nigerite. In his reaction to the recognition, Egbedi expressed his appreciation to the management of the company for recognizing him and promised to always be a good ambassador anywhere he finds himself. He said: “I am so excited because it is not easy for somebody to have spent as much as 30 years in a place, it is a wonderful privilege. I joined Nigerite on 19th of May 1986 with School Certificate and Teachers’ Training College certificate. As at then, we were encouraged to develop ourselves, so I started with my first degree which I acquired through a part-time programme at the Ambrose Alli University, where I studied and bagged a BSc degree in Business Administration.