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The Nigerian Bottling Company, a member of Coca-Cola Hellenic group and leading bottlers of non-alcoholic beverages in Nigeria has again demonstrated its unwavering commitment towards adding value in the economy through its social responsibility initiatives.
NBC recently partnered with Run for Cure Africa, a non-governmental organisation in creating awareness against cancer, a life threatening disease.
According to Ben Langat, Managing Director, NBC : “Women empowerment remains a major factor in economic development in Nigeria and globally. Breast cancer is one of the diseases that negatively impact women, their families, businesses and the nation.This is therefore a major concern and of importance to NBC, as its potential threat to health of women across our value chain”
He further stated that NBC has continuously partnered with communities, identifying women and supporting their socio-economic well-being, who in turn support their families and communities, as one of the ways to make our business sustainable.
The bottling company has also partnered with Endometriosis Support Group Nigeria on a walk to sensitize the general public about endometriosis, a condition which affects about 10-15 percent women of reproductive age and can cause infertility among 30-40 percent of couples in Nigeria.
Sade Morgan, the Director, Legal, Public Affairs and communication, said, there is need to create massive awareness about these life threatening diseases that are both preventable and curable.
“NBC is passionate about women empowerment and development. Breast cancer and endometriosis are health issues that affect the socio-economic well-being of women in our society, hence the company’s support for Run For a Cure Africa and Endometriosis Support Group Nigeria. The message is clear, that early detection is key for survival,” Morgan said.
In addition to its dedication to women’s socio-economic well-being and empowerment, NBC also implemented laudable programmes on water conservation, reducing carbon footprint with combined Heat and Power (CHP) plants in mega production sites by 40 percent, recovery of environment-friendly packaging through light-weighting and manpower development.
Chinwe Agbeze
