L-R: Mike Okudah, Deputy Director (Port Food), Port Inspection Directorate, NAFDAC; Bode Omosagba, Operations Director, Pernod Ricard Nigeria; Dr. Olakunle Olaniran, Director, Port Inspection Directorate, NAFDAC; Nnenna Duru, Corporate Affairs Manager, Pernod Ricard Nigeria; and Ayankop Ayankop, Deputy Director, Director’s Office, NAFDAC, during a courtesy visit by Pernod Ricard Nigeria’s leadership team to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Lagos recently.
By Peace Udugba
Pernod Ricard Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to consumer protection and the fight against counterfeit products by strengthening its collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
The commitment was reiterated during a courtesy visit by the company’s senior management team to NAFDAC’s Lagos office, where both organisations explored ways 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, reaffirmed the company’s support for NAFDAC’s mandate to protect consumers and uphold quality standards.
“As a responsible organisation, we recognise the critical role NAFDAC plays in protecting consumers and fostering an enabling environment for business growth. We value our relationship with the Agency and remain committed to supporting its mandate,” he said.
Omosagba also highlighted the company’s sustainability initiatives, including the Glass to Life campaign, which promotes the collection and recycling of used bottles to protect the environment, and the global Drink More Water campaign, which encourages responsible drinking through hydration and moderation.
He noted that Pernod Ricard Nigeria continues to uphold stringent regulatory standards while offering a portfolio of premium brands, including the locally produced Imperial Blue, alongside internationally recognised labels such as Martell Cognac, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Absolut Vodka, The Glenlivet Scotch Whisky and Chivas Regal Whisky.
The company’s delegation included Corporate Affairs Manager, Nnenna Duru; Head of Supply Chain and Demand Planning, Adebisi Afolabi; and Supply/Logistics Coordinator, Abayomi Oguntola.
Responding, the Director of the Port Inspection Directorate at NAFDAC, Dr. Olakunle Olaniran, commended Pernod Ricard Nigeria for its commitment to regulatory compliance and responsible business conduct.
He reaffirmed the agency’s mandate to protect public health while facilitating legitimate trade and creating an enabling environment for investment and economic growth.
According to him, stronger collaboration between regulators and industry stakeholders is essential to combating counterfeit products, strengthening consumer confidence and promoting a more competitive marketplace.
Dr. Olaniran 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, said it remains committed to delivering premium consumer experiences while advancing sustainability through its four strategic pillars: Nurturing Terroir, Valuing People, Circular Making and Responsible Hosting.
