By Ayomide Otitoju
Pernod Ricard Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to consumer protection and the fight against counterfeiting through enhanced collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
The commitment was underscored during a courtesy visit by the company’s senior management team to NAFDAC’s Lagos office, where both parties explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in safeguarding product integrity, promoting responsible business practices, and supporting sustainable industry growth.
Speaking during the visit, the Operations Director of Pernod Ricard Nigeria, Bode Omosagba, reiterated the company’s support for NAFDAC’s mandate of protecting consumers and maintaining quality standards.
According to him, the company values its longstanding relationship with the regulatory agency and remains committed to supporting efforts aimed at ensuring consumer safety and fostering a conducive business environment.
Omosagba also highlighted key initiatives under the company’s sustainability agenda, including the Glass to Life campaign, which promotes the collection and recycling of used bottles to support environmental sustainability, and the Drink More Water campaign, designed to encourage responsible alcohol consumption through hydration and moderation.
He noted that Pernod Ricard Nigeria continues to uphold stringent regulatory standards while offering a portfolio of premium brands, including locally produced Imperial Blue and internationally recognised products such as Martell Cognac, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Absolut Vodka, The Glenlivet Scotch Whisky, and Chivas Regal Whisky.
Members of the delegation included Corporate Affairs Manager, Nnenna Duru; Head of Supply Chain and Demand Planning, Adebisi Afolabi; and Supply and Logistics Coordinator, Abayomi Oguntola.
Responding, the Director of the Port Inspection Directorate at NAFDAC, Dr. Olakunle Olaniran, commended the company for its commitment to regulatory compliance and responsible business practices.
He reaffirmed NAFDAC’s mandate to protect public health while facilitating trade and creating an enabling environment for investment and economic growth.
According to Olaniran, sustained collaboration between regulators and industry operators remains essential in tackling counterfeiting, protecting consumers, and strengthening confidence in the marketplace.
He also advocated increased local production and technology transfer, describing both as critical drivers of Nigeria’s industrialisation and economic development.
Pernod Ricard Nigeria, a member of the global Pernod Ricard Group, continues to advance sustainability and responsible business practices through its strategic focus on Nurturing Terroir, Valuing People, Circular Making, and Responsible Hosting.
