Beverage company awards trucks to partners

As part of initiative to grow, develop and satisfy the Nigerian market in a more sustainable way, Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC) has awarded nine trucks to its distribution partners in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The partners received the trucks recently at NBC depot location in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

While speaking at the presentation ceremony of the trucks, Commercial Excellence Director for NBC, Kenneth Kamulegeya, said, “Empowerment of our distributors is necessary to support mutual growth and market development while adding value and creating employment opportunities”.

Also, Legal Public Affairs and Communications Director, Mrs. Sade Morgan, urged the distribution partners to remain diligent and live up to the expectation of developing and growing sustainable businesses, while maximising the use of the trade assets being awarded.

While expressing delight at the gesture, one of the recipients, Joseph koleoso, who is the Managing Director, Josjane Investments, said, NBC had transformed their lives and repositioned their businesses from being ‘NBC Customers’, to ‘NBC Business Partners’. He added that the initiative would go a long way in supporting their business operations and ensuring availability of the wide range of Coca-Cola products in their respective market territories.

NBC, which was incorporated in November 1951, is the bedrock of global bottlers, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company. Over the last 65 years, NBC has established itself as a key player in the Nigerian non-alcoholic beverage industry and remains strong and committed to manufacturing, marketing and distributing global leading Coca-Cola brands. The Company is making huge investments to drive world class operations to better satisfy its customers, consumers, while adding value to its numerous