Reckitt Nigeria recently hosted its Annual Commercial Conference, where it also celebrated its Supplier Excellence Awards, acknowledging the critical role local supply partners play in enhancing its manufacturing operations and value chain and subsequently supporting the company’s localization agenda.
This event showcased Reckitt Nigeria’s commitment to fostering robust partnerships with local partners, which is essential for driving economic growth and improving its supply chain efficiency. The awards recognized outstanding suppliers who have demonstrated exceptional quality, innovation, sustainability, On-time In-Full adherence to delivery schedules, and cost-effectiveness.
According to Akbar Ali Shah, CEO of Reckitt Sub Saharan Africa: “In alignment with the Nigerian government localization agenda, we remain committed to promoting domestic manufacturing, reducing imports, and creating employment opportunities for thousands of Nigerians.
“Strong supplier partnerships are at the heart of our success in Nigeria, and by investing in local suppliers, we not only enhance our manufacturing footprint but also contribute to the overall development of the Nigerian economy. The Reckitt Supply Excellence Awards initiative is a key element of our strategy to ensure that we deliver high-quality products tailored to the needs of our consumers,” Shah added.
Soprinye Banjo, Procurement Manager at Reckitt Nigeria, also discussed the Supplier Excellence Awards, saying that the Reckitt brands are known for their quality, excellence, and consumer trust. Therefore, as we remain loyal to our mission—to protect, heal, and nurture in the unrelenting pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world—we acknowledge that forming the appropriate sustainable relationships is a key to unlocking our growth.
Continuing, BASF LFTZ, Veevee Paper Nigeria Limited, PolyProducts Nigeria Limited, Industrial Metallizing & Packaging Company (IMPCO), and Fountain Manufacturing Limited (FMCL) were among the companies honoured during the occasion, which included ten supplier partners from several verticals.
Reckitt Nigeria is reaffirming its position as a responsible corporate entity by investing in sustainable practices and public initiatives through its localisation agenda. Reckitt is dedicated to promoting an innovative, high-quality, and sustainable culture that will propel Nigeria’s progress and prosperity, BrandSpur business and economy news reports.
