FrieslandCampina apologises for social media post

FrieslandCampina WAMCO has apologised to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Christian community for last week’s Good Friday post on the Peak brand’s social media handle.

In a press statement, the brand said they acknowledge the sensitivity of the social media post considering the sobriety of the season and it was neither intended to make light of the significance of the season nor was it to inordinately exploit the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

They added that the post has since been withdrawn and reiterated their commitment to nourishing Nigerians while maintaining respect for all religious laws, tenets, and guidelines. “We reaffirm our pledge to prevent a reccurrence of such in the future and wish to use this opportunity to wish all Christians the very best of the season.”

Meanwhile, accepting the company’s apology, CAN General Secretary, Joseph Daramola in a statement yesterday, said, “We call on other organizations and individuals to learn from this incident and be mindful of their actions and statements, especially in matters concerning religion and spirituality. We urge all Nigerians to embrace tolerance, respect, and peaceful coexistence, regardless of our diverse religious beliefs.”