Ambode Commends Nigerian Breweries at 70
Mary Ekah
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has commended Nigerian Breweries Plc for its commitment to the economic prosperity of the state in particular and the nation at large. Ambode, who was on a courtesy visit to the company last week, charged the management to remain focused on excellent business practices and outstanding corporate governance.
He congratulated the company on its 70th anniversary and emphasised that the company has been part of the development of Lagos since the creation of the state 50 years ago. “In the last 50 years, you have contributed to the growth and development of Lagos State. We are happy you have been part of the success story of this state,” he said.
The governor highlighted the company’s contribution towards job creation through direct and indirect employment of Lagosians. He also praised the company for being a responsible corporate citizen, adding that it has done more than any other company in terms of corporate social responsibility in the state. He pledged continuous co-operation and partnership between the state and Nigerian Breweries Plc. “We are part of this partnership and we shall do all to support it,” he said, while assuring of his government’s support in creating an enabling environment for the company.
Chairman of Nigerian Breweries Plc., Chief Kola Jamodu said Lagos State occupies a special place in the heart of the company’s commitment to “winning with Nigeria.” This commitment, he maintained, has driven its corporate social responsibility footprints over the years to make several outstanding contributions towards human and infrastructural development in the state, especially in the areas of education, health and security.
During the visit, the Technical Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc., Mr. Henk Wymenga highlighted the company’s socio-economic impact in Lagos State to include job creation, prompt and full compliance in payment of taxes which run into several billions of Naira, local sourcing of raw materials including the company’s sorghum and cassava value chain as well as its long term sustainability agenda, “Brewing a Better World.”