Recently updated on October 24th, 2022 at 03:55 pm
Winners have emerged in the maiden edition of The Guardian Manufacturing Excellence Awards [2017]. The awards, held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, was designed to recognise distinguished sector-players in the manufacturing industry, who have consistently outperformed in spite of prevailing economic circumstances.
Winners of the 2017 The Guardian Manufacturing Excellence Awards
The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, emerged The Guardian’s Manufacturing Chief Executive Officer of the year.
Dangote Group, emerged Manufacturing Company of the Year.
Peugeot-Special Recognition for indigenous automobile brand excellence and loyalty.
Bank of Industry (BoI) – Special Recognition award for funding, support and development of the manufacturing sector.
Guinness Nigeria Plc. – Best Manufacturing Company in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE).
United Foods – Food Product Manufacturing Company of the year (Noodles).
Erisco Foods Limited – Food Product Manufacturing Company of the year (Tomato Paste).
Friesland Campina – Food Product Manufacturing Company of the year (Milk Products).
Nestle Nigeria Plc. – Food Product Manufacturing Company of the year (Seasoning Cubes).
UAC Food Limited – Food Product Manufacturing Company of the year (Beef Sausage Roll Snack).
Guinness Plc. – Best Manufacturing Company in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Dangote Flour Mills Plc. – Food Product Manufacturing Company of the year (Pasta).
Chi Limited – Beverages Manufacturing Company of the year (Juice Category).
Mouka Nigeria – Mattress Manufacturing Company of the year
Lady Maiden Alex-Ibru said that despite the country’s position as an oil-rich nation, jobs could not be created neither could the value of the currency be improved without manufacturing.
She said manufacturing was key to the prosperity of many industrialised nations and urged industry players to look beyond the environmental and operational challenges and be agile, responsive and innovative.
