Unilever committed to the growth of Nigeria’s economy

L-R: Managing Director, Unilever Nigeria Yaw Nsarkoh; Wife of the Kaduna State Governor, Hajia Aisha El-Rufai; Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai and  President, Unilever Africa, Bruno Witvoet during the courtesy visit by Bruno Witvoet to the Kaduna State Governor on Tuesday 24.01.17

The Africa President of Unilever, Mr. Bruno Witvoet, has reiterated the company’s commitment to actively contribute to enhancing local manufacturing in Nigeria. 

Mr Bruno said this during the visit to the Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. He was accompanied on the visit by the Leadership Team of Unilever Nigeria.

The Africa president commended the development strategy of the Governor of Kaduna State in ensuring the state is inclusive in economic growth and socio-economic transformation which translates into substantial improvements in the quality of lives of Kaduna citizens. 

In the same vein, Mr. Witvoet signed a Memorandum Of Understanding with the Governor of Kaduna State on the Kaduna Emergency Nutrition Action Plan (KADENAP) which is an initiative championed by the Wife of the Governor, Hajia Aisha (Ummi) Garba El-Rufai aimed at tackling Anaemia/Malnutrition in the State. This is in furtherance to the company’s Sustainability Strategy- Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (USLP). 

In his response, Governor El-Rufai commended the company for their efforts in the sustainable development of Kaduna State. He reassured the team of the government’s assistance whenever there is an expansion plan within and outside of the state.