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  • Firm rewards distributors

    Brian Munro Limited has rewarded its diligent  distributors with delightful prizes.

    The firm, which manufactures Glucose-D, an energy boosting product, awarded prizes ranging from air-conditioners, tri-cycle to and the apex of all, a black Prado Jeep to distributors.

    Macizco Nigeria Ltd carted away the Jeep, Dazek Enterprises cum Optimum Enterprises presented air-conditioners and Opebode Enterprise, a tricycle.

    According to the General Manager, Mr. Shola Ajayi, who spoke at the  presentation in Lagos, the forum is not just an avenue to fulfil promises made, but  to also boost clients’ confidence in the brand and reassure customers of the willingness to cater for their welfare.

    He said: “the company has always been known as a caring company. We believe when we make a promise and keep it, distributors will be loyal to the company. We are rewarding the commitment shown by our distributors.”

    He noted that the brand is harnessing its efforts to sustain the stronghold it has achieved in the market.

    The National Sales Manager, Mr. Paul Omekwe, expressed gratitude over the good patronage enjoyed so far in the market, adding that the firm has wrought a network chain across the country to enhance its marketing.

    “We have a quite large no of distributors and we seem to enjoy good patronage from them. We are happy about that and that is the reason why we are having this event. That is also the reason why we are having a leadership position that we want to maintain. We have spread across the country where the product can reach you at your door step,” he added.

    He added that the firm also plans to disburse huge giveaways to its partners in Ibadan and Abia.

    The Brand Manager, Mrs. Nwanchukwu Chinyere said the product is an instant energy giver enriched with Vitamin D and calcium.

    According to her, it sets users in the right frame of mind to go on with the daily activities. “It’s good for everyone as consumers of glucose-D have the advantage to remain fit,” she added.

     

    She as well lauded their partners for supportive role played in promote the product.”

    Delighted about his winning, Mr. Isaac Udeh, the CEO of Macizco Nig. Ltd said he was glad to have partnered with Brian Munro. In his words: “I feel happy, recognised and appreciated. I am happy to partner with them. When they promise, they fulfil their promise and they always come up with a good quality product which makes it easy to sell. The product is a good product. The packaging and finishing is okay. Our customers have penchant for it.”

     

  • Firm delights distributors

    Brian Munro Limited, manufacturers of Glucose-D, an energy boosting product, has rewarded its diligent distributors with delightful prizes including air conditioners, tricycles and a black Prado Jeep.

    Macizco Nigeria Ltd won the jeep, Dazek Enterprises and Optimum Enterprises won air conditioners and Opebode Enterprise, a tricycle.

    General Manager Mr. Shola Ajayi said the forum was not just to fulfill promises, but also to boost clients’ confidence in the brand and reassure customers of the willingness to cater for their welfare.

    “The company has been known as a caring company. When we make a promise, we keep it and that is why we are rewarding the commitment shown by our distributors,” he said.

    National Sales Manager Mr. Paul Omekwe thanked their distributors for the good patronage enjoyed so far, adding that the firm had wrought a network chain across the country to enhance its marketing.

    “We have a large number of distributors and we seem to enjoy good patronage from them. We are happy and that is why we are having this event. “That is also why we are having a leadership position that we want to maintain. We have spread across the country where the product can reach you at your door step.”

    He added that the firm also plans to disburse huge giveaways to partners in Ibadan and Abia respectively.

    CEO of Macizco Nig. Ltd Mr. Isaac Udeh said he was glad to have partnered Brian Munro. “I feel happy, recognised and appreciated. I am happy to partner with them. When they promise, they deliver. Their products are easy to sell and our customers have a penchant for it.”

  • Intercontinental Distillers celebrates distributors  

    Intercontinental Distillers celebrates distributors  

     Intercontinental Distillers Limited (IDL), producers and marketers of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, has celebrated distributors of its quality products in Lagos, Ibadan and Port Harcourt with cash and gift items, TONIA ‘DIYAN reports.

    To appreciate hard work and productivity, IDL, producers and marketers of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, has celebrated its distributors in major parts of the country as a way of encouraging them to do more.

    In Lagos, the event was one trending with faces lit up in smiles as people went home with mouthwatering gifts which evolved around Awards, cash rewards worth N258 million and gift items such as washing machine, plasma television, generators and other household items worth over N55 million.

    Aside the awards given to distributors, other good will services rendered to various communities include donation of block of five classrooms and two offices to a secondary school in Ilogbo-Asowo in the Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State in May, the organisation of Bull Fuji Talent Hunt Season 3 which took place in Ibadan, Ijebu-Ode, Abeokuta, Oshogbo, Akure and Ilorin within the span of three months.

    A few of the strides it made in the last business year are the new bottles of Chelsea Dry Gin, Squadron Dark Rum and Veleta fruit drink which were unveiled and fully integrated into the market with the decision bringing great dividends in the areas of sales and reduction in the risk of counterfeiting Intercontinental Distillers Limited products.

    Its Managing Director, Patrick Anegbe, said Lagos has particularly been a fertile ground for the company’s harvests, adding that the firm is proud of its network of highly mobile salesmen and executives based at its various depots at Mushin, Oke-Arin, Ikeja, Ikorodu and Apapa and other places.

    He said: “Other brands like DeRok and Action Bitters have also undergone repackaging and we are pleased to announce to you that all our changes have been accepted in the market.”

    He added that all its brands in the last year have enjoyed robust above-the-line and below-the-line adverts and marketing campaigns. This is a proof of our commitment to continue and remain the top choice quality drinks.”

    He encouraged distributors to boost their sales for better award next year. “It is our expectation therefore, that today’s award will encourage you to invest more in your business and rekindle your drive to grow your business by improving on current performance so you will continue to benefit from our generous yearly rewards for our distributors” he said.

    Awards given to distributors were based on the volume of sales they made the previous year. Mrs. Dorothy Anegbe of Ogbohu Enterprise from Lagos zone emerged winner with top Prize winning a Platinum Award of N9.25 million and a 4.5 tonne truck. Others are; Ollytex Nig Ltd  20, who went home with a KVA Mikano Generator and N6.8 million. Third place was Emmaogbata & sons with 6.0 17 million and a 20KVA Mikano Generator. Other prizes include 15KVA Generator, wireless theatre system, lasma Television set and Washing machine.

    In her moment of joy, Mrs. Anegbe expressed her gratitude to the firm. She said: “I want to say a very big thank you to IDL for this award and on behalf of the other distributors, I say a very big thank you for the cash gifts they have given to us and by the grace of God, we would try to work harder to gain more awards. We are also praying for them that they would grow from strength to strength and would continue to be the number one distillery in Nigeria.”

    Mrs. Olatunji Yemisi, a Lagos zone distributor in Ikota said: “I am very happy and grateful to IDL because they have been wonderful people so far and by God’s grace, next year, I would try to perform better so I can be able to collect more awards. I like to advise them to continue this way and try to make us happy and God would continue to make them happy also.”

    Another distributor, Alhaji Taofeek Aremujeni in Lagos Island south from Oke-Arin market said: “I advise the company to keep it up because they are inspiring and motivating us to be more productive in the sales of the goods”.

    With the company’s relentless effort to reward its productive customers, the regional award ceremony was taken to Ibadan and Port Harcourt.

    The awards held in Port Harcourt was the last in the series of awards for the 2014 Business year held specifically for the company’s Eastern & Central regions. Comrade Joseph Ogoamaka Ugwoegbu of Merdian Marketing emerged the company’s No 1 Customer. He was rewarded with a cash sum of N11.4million and a 4.5 tonne truck. The region also produced 1 gold winner, 10 silver winners and many bronze winners.

    The company believes that rewarding customers plays a vital role within its sustainable development agenda and, as such, has over the years, been working with the community to highlight key areas of intervention.

    Speaking on the challenges in the industry, Anegbe said: “Our industry has not been without its challenges as the power situation in our country, continues to affect production costs among other issues.

    It is our prayer that the Government finds a permanent solution to this problem.  Also, the instability of the Naira against the Dollar is another factor affecting manufacturing companies in Nigeria especially in the area of equipment procurement.  The manufacturing sector lost millions of dollars to devaluation of the naira. The devaluation and resultant increase in the cost of foreign exchange should directly mean increase in prices of goods but there is a limit to the extent that price increase can be absorbed by the trade.

  • Oando rewards distributors

    Oando Marketing Plc has rewarded its distributors for their outstanding performance. They were rewarded at Four Points by Sheraton, Lekki Peninsula, Lagos.

    The event with the theme “Lubes Distributors Award 2015/ strategic business review meeting” was attended by Oando’s  top lubricants distributors from across the country.

    A customer, Hamisu Dantiki, emerged the Best Distributor for the year. Mr. Aronu Ifeanyi, Ogbus Enterprise, and Alhaji Adeleke Lateef won in the “Aluminium Category” awards.

    The Chief Operating Officer, Oando Marketing Plc., Mrs Olaposi Williams, said the  event, which is in its  third year, was organised to appreciate lubricant distributors, and others to work harder.

    She appealed to distributors to promote the company’s products. “We have conducted research on the Oando lubricant to know how best to carry out our marketing. Based on feedbacks, we have been able to improve activities across board to promote the brand. Also, we are partnering with other industry stakeholders, including the Lady Mechanic Initiative which led to us supporting the 10th Anniversary of the initiative and inauguration of the Lady Mechanic Alumni programme,” she added.

    Dantiki said the award would boost the morale of the distributors as well as help in the growth of the company.

     

     

  • Mr. Chef showers car gifts on distributors

    Mr. Chef showers car gifts on distributors

    Mr. Chef, Nigeria’s leading food seasoning brand, has enhanced the life of three of its key distributors in the Northcentral Zone by rewarding them with brand new cars for the loyalty they have shown towards building the Mr. Chef seasoning cubes business.

    Two distributors, Alhaji Surajo Mai Yahi and Alhaji Abubakar Mahali from Suleja, and Minna, both won a Hyundai Accent saloon car each while Alhaji Idris Saleh based in Gwagwalada, took home a Hyundai i10 car.

    Managing Director, Bayswater Industries Ltd, Mr. Piyush Nair, who presented the cars to the winners at the Central Market, Suleja, Niger State, said: “We are happy that these distributors have demonstrated commitment to the growth of Mr. Chef seasoning cubes in their regions. The car gifts affirm that every relationship with Mr. Chef is valuable because we believe in partnerships that are mutually rewarding.”

    Alhaji Mai Yahi, who spoke on behalf of the winners, said: “We are happy to have won, we appreciate the gifts and we are encouraged that Mr. Chef has always fulfilled its promises to distributors and consumers.”

    Nair praised the distributors for their contributions to the success of the on-going Mr. Chef Awuf Now, Now sales promo.

    The promo offers high value gifts that include Kia Rio cars, trips to Dubai, generators, LED TVs, and refrigerators, which are contained in scratch cards in cartons of Mr. Chef Beef and chicken seasoning cubes. Besides, there are also instant prizes such as mobile phones, radios, cutlery sets, t-rays, T-shirts, Face caps, Towels, Aprons, exercise books and biros to all customers who purchase a case of Mr. Chef beef and chicken-flavour seasoning cubes.

    So far, over 50 winners have won gifts that include Kia Rio cars, trips to Dubai, generators, LED TVs and refrigerators.

    Mr. Chef is an indispensable kitchen companion that gives value for money through a combination of quality; quantity and pricing that make customers happy all the time. Consumers all over Nigeria still have opportunity to spice up their cooking and, in the process, win big, big; again and again because the Mr. Chef Awuf Now, Now promo continues until March 31.

  • Lafarge rewards 48 distributors

    Lafarge rewards 48 distributors

    No fewer than 48 customers of Lafarge Africa Plc smiled home with valuable prizes, including cars, cash and electronic gadgets at the Partners Awards in Lagos.

    At the event, which held at the Intercontinental, Lagos, saw Alhaji Olasunkanmi Buraimoh Olaoshun of Temitope Enterprises emerging as the First National Winner.

    He received a brand new Sport Utility Vehicle, while Basiru Atinsola, chief executive officer, Oyinbashy Enterprises, who came second won a Hyundai Sonata executive car.

    Others who won were Alhaji Rasheed Ishola, chief executive officer, Rasheed Ishola Ventures Limited, who was presented a KIA Cerato Car as a third national winner.

    Mr. Innocent Okafor Obi, chief executive officer, Rosent Investment Limited, based in the East,  got a Hyundai ix35 jeep for winning the special recognition award for outstanding performance.

    Aside the cars, other distributors, corporate partners and outstanding sales staff of the company, also won various electronic gadgets and   corporate products.

    Chairman, Lafarge Africa Plc, Chief Olusegun Osunkeye, said the scheme was put together to empower their trade partners, who have contributed to the  growth of the organisation.

    He said: “Today, we are witnessing the 10th consecutive edition of this open demonstration of our company’s appreciation of your role as a key stakeholder and partner in our business with the theme Rewarding business excellence, which I consider most appropriate for all intent and purpose.’’

    Assuring the partners of the company’s determination to support its partners to boost their performance, the chairman said the released 2014 full year financial results of the company indicated that it was able to put up a good performance in such a volatile market as an affirmation of the strength of the new company and the group’s commitment to achieving excellence.

    The Managing Director, WAPCO Operations, Lafarge Africa Plc, Mrs. Adepeju Adebayo, said Lafarge is passionate about providing world- class building solutions to home builders, through value-adding partnerships with its esteemed trade partners.

    She pointed out that the strong equity and rich heritage of the company’s flagship brand, Elephant Cement, which has been sustained for over 50 years, has made it possible for the company to contribute to the development of Nigeria.

    To further improve on the service of Lafarge, the managing director said the company had appointed field sales managers to key distributors, who were expected to provide support and traction needed to win in the highly competitive market place.

    “For more effective and efficient delivery of your orders, we have invested in trucks and at the same time acquired more bulk tankers not only to meet, but to exceed the expectations of both our trade and corporate customer,” she said.

    Mrs. Adebajo said the support the company was getting from its key stakeholders, especially distributors and end users, has remained a major factor in its growth, adding that Lafarge would continue to look for ways to sustain the relationship, which, according to her, “has culminated in a partnership that transcends the ‘buying and selling’ relationship’’.

    Responding on behalf of the awardees, the star winner,  Oshunlola expressed his gratitude to God and the management of Lafarge for they have height reached in their businesses.

    He praised the transparency and integrity of the company with its trade partners, promising to give their best to grow the brand.

  • Mr. Chef showers car gifts on distributors

    Mr. Chef showers car gifts on distributors

    Mr. Chef, Nigeria’s leading food seasoning brand, has enhanced the life of three of its key distributors in the Northcentral Zone by rewarding them with brand new cars for the loyalty they have shown towards building the Mr. Chef seasoning cubes business.

    Two distributors, Alhaji Surajo Mai Yahi and Alhaji Abubakar Mahali from Suleja, and Minna, both won a Hyundai Accent saloon car each while Alhaji Idris Saleh based in Gwagwalada, took home a Hyundai i10 car.

    Managing Director, Bayswater Industries Ltd, Mr. Piyush Nair, who presented the cars to the winners at the Central Market, Suleja, Niger State, said: “We are happy that these distributors have demonstrated commitment to the growth of Mr. Chef seasoning cubes in their regions. The car gifts affirm that every relationship with Mr. Chef is valuable because we believe in partnerships that are mutually rewarding.”

    Alhaji Mai Yahi, who spoke on behalf of the winners, said: “We are happy to have won, we appreciate the gifts and we are encouraged that Mr. Chef has always fulfilled its promises to distributors and consumers.”

    Nair praised the distributors for their contributions to the success of the on-going Mr. Chef Awuf Now, Now sales promo.

    The promo offers high value gifts that include Kia Rio cars, trips to Dubai, generators, LED TVs, and refrigerators, which are contained in scratch cards in cartons of Mr. Chef Beef and chicken seasoning cubes. Besides, there are also instant prizes such as mobile phones, radios, cutlery sets, t-rays, T-shirts, Face caps, Towels, Aprons, exercise books and biros to all customers who purchase a case of Mr. Chef beef and chicken-flavour seasoning cubes.

    So far, over 50 winners have won gifts that include Kia Rio cars, trips to Dubai, generators, LED TVs and refrigerators.

    Mr. Chef is an indispensable kitchen companion that gives value for money through a combination of quality; quantity and pricing that make customers happy all the time. Consumers all over Nigeria still have opportunity to spice up their cooking and, in the process, win big, big; again and again because the Mr. Chef Awuf Now, Now promo continues until March 31.

  • Newspaper distributors back Ambode

    Newspaper distributors back Ambode

    The Newspapers Distributors/Vendors Association of Nigeria (NDAN) has declared its support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, in next month’s election.

    The group made its stand known after a stakeholders’ meeting with management of Vintage Press Limited, publishers of The Nation titles.

    NDAN National Publicity Secretary and Lagos State Coordinator Deacon Banji Kujenya said APC has made positive impact on their business, hence their decision to go for the party.

    “This is not the first time we would be doing this. We did it for Asiwaju (Bola Ahmed Tinubu) and Governor Babatunde Fashola. The promises they made have been met. If you look at the infrastructural development in Lagos, it has affected our vendors positively and though, there are still some areas to be improved upon, we are satisfied and we want them to continue in Lagos,” he said.

    The decision to vote for Ambode and Gen Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential election, Kujenya said, was taken by all.

    “It has been concluded among our members. We are going out to give all our votes to APC in Lagos State and national; we need a change in Nigeria. So many people are unemployed and graduates are joining us due to unemployment. That is one of the reasons we want APC to win the elections so that they can create more jobs and re-empower our people.”

    With over 25,000 members in the state, Kujenya expressed hope that 80 per cent  would vote for APC.

    He said the association has done a lot to enlighten its members to collect their Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC).

    “We are not unaware of its usefulness during election, we have been organising sensitisation visits to various local governments on the importance of the PVC and our members are responding well,” he said.

    To NDAN National Coordinator Chief Nicholas Okereke, the 16 years of Peoples Democratic Power (PDP) in power has not improved human and economic activities.

    “APC is a good alternative to PDP’s misrule. I want them to consolidate on what they have done in Lagos at federal level. The party (APC) is caring and has a future. They can improve the economy of this country more than the PDP is doing because we have been rule for 16 years by the government of PDP and there has been no change. APC would do things that would turn the economy round.

    “We want a change from the presidency down to the governors and legislators. We want matures people that can make things happen. That is why we are mobilising our members for support.  All the vendors and agents would come out en masse to vote for APC; we want change and with over 25,000 members in Lagos and we are coming out to give our votes to APC,” he said.

  • Colgate partners distributors

    Colgate partners distributors

    The General Manager of Colgate Nigeria Plc, Mr Davies Kenyama, has said the firm has engaged distributors as partners to bring its products to the country.

    The products are Oral care, Personal care, Pet nutrition and Home care.

    “We have an office set up in Lagos and our staff are mostly local Nigerians. This is our first step in entering this dynamic market,” he said.

    ‘’Colgate has billion global consumer products worth $18billion and consumers who are scattered in over 223 countries where it is sold, the company has a balance in the developed and emerging market with 48 per cent and 52 per cent.

    Kenyama said the products introduced to market were targeted at the consumers’specific needs.

    His words: “We have conducted research in the market and have established that we can provide a complete oral care regimen to consumers for oral hygiene. Consumers are expressing the desire for a wider range of products other than just fresh breath offerings, so we will be bringing the products that we believe are best suited for the consumer some of our products, such as Colgate and Palmolive are among the world’s most recognisable household names, trusted and relied upon by consumers everywhere.”

  • Dangote Cement to distributors: expect quality service, bonus

    Dangote Cement to distributors: expect quality service, bonus

    Dangote Cement Plc yesterday promised its distributors in the Southwest quality service delivery and an increased bonus in appreciation of their patronage.

    Its Executive Director, Sales and Marketing, Knut Ulvmoen, spoke at a Distributor Forum held in Ibadan.

    He said Dangote Cement is producing 19.25 million metric tonnes from its three plants in Obajana, Gboko and Ibese, adding that by the end of this year, additional 9 million would have been added from the 6 million Mtpa new lines in Ibese and 3 million Mtpa new line in Obajana.

    Ulvmoen said the company decided to be holding the Forum regularly so as to interface with the distributors and other customers.

    The Regional Director in charge of Southwest 1, Mrs Funmi Sanni, thanked the distributors for believing in Dangote Cement and assured them that the company would continue to give them superior product and better delivery services.

    She said N1.2 billion was given out early this year as sales bonus to distributors, adding that the company would increase the bonus in line with increase in sales.