When Unilever Nigeria, led by Managing Director Tim Kleinebenne, welcomed Segun Ajayi Kadir, Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and his team at its headquarters, he shared Unilever Nigeria’s simple story. Shared. .
“We are the longest continuously operating manufacturing company in Nigeria. We have been in Nigeria for over 100 years. We are committed to the socio-economic development of Nigeria. We are here to stay. Masu.”
Kleinebenne also said that Unilever Nigeria has been leveraging its expertise and brand strength over the years to improve the lives of Nigerians and contribute to the growth of the Nigerian economy.
The success of Unilever’s operations in Nigeria is due in large part to the widespread acceptance of our brands by consumers and the significant support of our shareholders and stakeholders, who have made significant contributions to our business.
“Since 2020, we have consistently grown our sales and earnings. We achieved sales growth of 51% in 2023 and 41% in the first half of 2024. Through our partnership with Wecyclers, we have removed over 12,000 tonnes of plastic from the environment. Through our women empowerment initiative, Shakti, we have empowered over 13,000 women across 22 states in Nigeria. More than 50% of the locally sourced raw materials that go into our production come from our localization agenda,” Kleinevenne said.
He added that the partnership with Generation U, UNICEF and Unilever Nigeria will impact 700,000 youth across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, providing them with the skills they need for the jobs of the future in a three-year cycle. .
Kleinevenne strongly believes that Unilever Nigeria is a force for good and that Nigeria has more opportunities than challenges. “Together with our stakeholders in the public and private sectors, we will continue to contribute to Nigeria’s socio-economic development through our brands and operations,” he said.
“This is our story. We are here to stay,” he concluded.
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