LG Electronics Debuts Dual Cool Smart Inverter Air Conditioner at UNILAG

Mary Ekah

LG Electronics recently unveiled its latest Air Conditioner with a Dual Inverter Compressor in a grand style, with a donation of some units to the University of Lagos, during the Korean Embassy lecture held at the Ade Ajayi Auditorium.

The LG Dual Cool smart Inverter Air Conditioner (Advanced Gencool), designed for the Nigerian market, meets the demands of customers, who want to use Air Conditioners in Nigeria with a current as low as 0.74KVA.

Expressing gratitude to the Korean embassy for deeming the University fit for the lecture series, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Rahmon Bello, urged all present to take show commitment to the lecture, considering the wealth of experience of the Korean Ambassador H.E. Noh Kyu-duk in international diplomacy.

He acknowledged the tremendous support the University has received from LG Electronics, a Korean company in terms of donations, like the CAC academy; Engineering lab; award of scholarship to the deserving students of the University over the years amongst others. He said that it was a clear indication of the company’s interest in the growth and development of the University and contribution to educational development in Nigeria, which he said is an act worthy of commendation, even as he called for more collaboration in the future.

In a lecture titled “Korea Nigeria Relations: Korea’s

Economic Development and Cultural Enrichment”,

Kyu-duk, reminded the audience of the long standing bilateral trade relation that exists between the Korean Republic and the Federal Republic of Nigeria since February 1980, and highlighted the various support programmes Korea has offered to

Nigeria, adding Nigeria can learn from the experience and success of Korea.

He also shared areas of common interest between the two countries and how to better foster the ties between the two countries.

As a way of support to the embassy LG Electronics, a Korean company and a leading brand in consumer electronics globally donated the latest LG Dual Cool Inverter Air Conditioner (Advanced Gencool) with a

dual Inverter Compressor. The AC starting minimum current is 0.7KVA, which is the first of its kind. Interestingly, it is specifically designed to save up to 70% energy due to the varying speed of the rotary compressor.

Speaking during the event, the General Manager, Air Conditioning and Energy Solutions LG Electronics West Africa operations, Mr. C.Y Park said: “The good thing about the AC is that it is a highly durable Product and comes with a 10 year warranty on the compressor boosting the customers’ confidence on the AC.

Also speaking at the event, Head of Corporate Marketing, LG Electronics West Africa operations, Mr. Rajesh Agnihotri said LG’s is committed towards coming up with products that will continue to meet the needs and aspirations of its ever-growing consumers in the country.