Unilever Nigeria has declared opened its state-of-the-art Blue Band factory located at Agbara Industrial Estate, Ogun State. Built with innovative manufacturing technology, the factory is believed to be able to boost local investment and making significant contributions to the nation’s economic growth and development.
Executive Vice President, Unilever Ghana Nigeria, Yaw Nsarkoh, stated that the Blue Band factory is the latest addition to the various long-term investments Unilever has made in Nigeria, leading him to offer praise on stakeholders, who are mainly responsible for the growth seen at Unilever.
Nsarkoh also stated that prior to the siting of the factory, Unilever also had cause to exploit economies of scale and ensure consistent access to reliable sources of raw material input. He expressed delight that the result of the company’s painstaking efforts and the support enjoyed from stakeholders has led to the commissioning of an ultra-modern Blue Band factory today.
Nsarkoh in addition clarified that to sustainably serve consumers, the new Blue Band factory is equipped with the Fast Blending technology, which uses 50% less energy compared to other manufacturing processes that utilize heat exchangers. This recapitulates the company’s commitment to decouple the growth of business from environmental impact.
Commending Unilever Nigeria at the launch, the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, described the siting of this factory as coming at a very appropriate time. Emefiele said that the Unilever management have shown resilience amidst the challenges faced in running a business of this size.
The Executive Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, said that as Nigerians, all must commend the efforts of Unilever Nigeria for their unrelenting resolve and commitment to Nigeria’s economy through their investment activities. He also said that there is no doubt that this will impact on the socio-economic development of the nation as a whole.
Blue Band, is a trusted and ideal brand among Nigerian families, and cherished for use on bread, cooking and baking.
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