In recognition of its outstanding contributions to the manufacturing industry, innovation and youth empowerment, the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Limited has bagged three awards for its commitment to excellence in product quality, safety, and innovation to industry standards and others.

The award by ECOWAS Manufacturing Excellence Awards (EMEA), organised by Independent Newspapers, BusinessDay- Ghana and African Consolidated Analytical Limited was aimed at celebrating outstanding individuals and organisations in the manufacturing industry that have demonstrated innovation excellence across their operations and have made remarkable contributions to the growth of the local economy.

Held in Lagos, the event saw NBC received awards across three key categories including ‘ECOWAS Soft Drink Manufacturing Company of the Year,’ and ‘ECOWAS Youth Empowerment Manufacturing Company of the Year’, underscoring the company’s commitment to job creation, skill development, and the empowerment of young Africans, while fostering growth within the manufacturing industry.

Additionally, the awards highlighted NBC’s commitment to excellence in product quality, safety, and innovation to industry standards.

Also, NBC’s Managing Director, Goran Sladic, was recognised as the Manufacturing CEO of the year. This award was in recognition of his outstanding leadership, strategic vision, and contributions to the manufacturing sector’s growth and development in the ECOWAS region.

Commenting on the awards, the Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Director, Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd., Oluwasoromidayo George, expressed her gratitude to EMEA for the recognition and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to championing innovative and sustainable practices in the sector.

She said: “This recognition encourages us, even more, to continue on the path to making significant contributions to society and contribute immensely to the growth of the Nigerian economy.”