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Daikin & DaiTech Unveil New Flagship Facility In Nigeria

Mohammed Shosanya
Daikin, a global innovator and provider of advanced, high-quality air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) products and solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, and in partnership with DaiTech Nigeria Limited, unveiled the new flagship facility, having retail and commercial sales, service and training centre in Lagos, Nigeria.

The Centre, called Daitech Solutions Centre, is located at Greenville Plaza, 10 Adeola Odeku Street Victoria Island,Lagos.

The new Daitech Solutions Centre in Lagos will showcase a wide range of Daikin air conditioning products, including split and multi-split systems, ducted systems, air purifiers, and VRV systems for residential, business, and industrial applications,a statement said.

“We are delighted to open our new DaiTech Solutions Centre in Lagos, which will offer our customers the opportunity to experience first-hand the quality, comfort and energy efficiency of Daikin HVAC systems,” said Mr. Suraj Rupani, CEO of DaiTech Nigeria Limited, the authorized distributor of Daikin in Nigeria.

“With our state-of-the-art facility, we aim to provide our customers with the best possible air conditioning solutions for their homes, businesses and other applications.The new facility will provide customers with a comfortable and informative environment to explore and learn about the latest Daikin air conditioning products and solutions. Knowledgeable sales staff will be on hand to provide expert advice and help customers find the best air conditioning solutions for their specific needs”

The premises also has a training centre, fully equipped with air conditioners, tools and installation equipment from Daikin factories. This training facility will be a center of activity for generations of aspiring HVAC engineers in Nigeria.Tuna Gulenc, Vice President at Daikin MEA said:

‘’Daikin’s focus to Nigeria signifies our commitment to meeting the increasing demands of the market in line with our Africa expansion and localization plans. Through the new facility opening, we aim to address the specific needs of the Nigerian customers by introducing cutting-edge technologies and products that guarantee optimal air quality, unparalleled comfort, and remarkable energy efficiency. We are excited to extend our partnership with DaiTech offering top-tier air conditioning systems that prioritize both performance and environmental considerations.

’’To celebrate the grand opening of the Centre, DaiTech will offer a special discount up to 10% off on all its products for a period of two weeks from 1st June till 14th June 2023.”We look forward to welcoming our customers to our DaiTech Centre and demonstrating how Daikin air conditioning systems can help them achieve a comfortable, energy-efficient and healthy indoor environment,” said Mr. Rupani.

admin by — June 4, 2023 in Brands&Marketing 0
Henkel Amplifies Support For Women Mental Health

Mohammed Shosanya

Henkel, a leading multinational consumer goods business committed to empowering its employees, has organized an exclusive event for its female workforce to encourage mental health advocacy.

The gathering, titled “Empowering Women: Unlocking Mental Health Potential for a Balanced Life,” was a resounding success, fostering an environment of support, connection, and growth. It brought together Henkel Nigeria’s esteemed female workforce in an atmosphere of enlightenment, support, and solidarity.

The event was targeted at women only due to the unique challenges faced by women and their heightened vulnerability to mental health issues.

Yomi Wilcox, founder of Iya Henry, captivated the audience with her understanding of mental health challenges faced by women and offered practical strategies for managing and overcoming them.

Wilcox also emphasised the need for professionals to avoid being gripped by fear and anxiety, especially when dealing with complex projects in their work environment.

Nkem Offonabo, a prominent advocate for work-life balance and founder of the acclaimed Work Life Balance organization, graced the stage as another speaker.

Offonabo shared her expertise and strategies to achieve harmony between work responsibilities and personal well-being. Her guidance provided attendees with practical tools to navigate the demands of a modern-day lifestyle without compromising their mental health.

Offonabo took the women through an exercise themed the “Wheel of Life” which enabled participates recalibrate and prioritize their mental health.

Speaking at the event, Chidera Akwuba, Transformation Manager at Henkel Nigeria, highlighted the significance of mental health prioritization for women.

She emphasized the importance of self-care, resilience, and seeking support when needed.

She added:“At Henkel Nigeria, we remain committed to the advancement of the welfare of women and dedicated to helping them reach their full potential by ensuring they achieve a balanced work and personal life.

“We are also passionate about women. We want to understand the unique challenges faced by women and provide valuable insights to enhance their well-being to create a more supportive and inclusive environment in the workplace.”

Akwuba reiterated to the attendees the company’s policies which guarantee diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in its operations, including the protection of women and all employees at the workplace.

Rajat Kapur, Managing Director of Henkel Nigeria, expressed his enthusiasm and full support for the event, stating, “At Henkel Nigeria, we believe that investing in the well-being of our employees is not just a responsibility but a strategic imperative. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where our female employees can thrive. By organizing this event, we aim to raise awareness about mental health and equip our women with the tools and knowledge to lead balanced and fulfilling lives.”

The event facilitated an enriching environment where the female employees of Henkel Nigeria were able to connect with one another on a profound level. Through engaging discussions, participants shared their personal stories, challenges, and triumphs, further strengthening the bonds within the organization.

The support and solidarity generated at the event serve as a solid foundation for ongoing initiatives aimed at nurturing mental well-being among Henkel Nigeria’s valued female workforce.

Henkel Nigeria said it understands that a balanced life encompasses both physical and mental well-being. By championing mental health awareness through this exclusive event, Henkel Nigeria demonstrates its dedication to the holistic empowerment of its employees.

admin by — June 4, 2023 in Brands&Marketing 0
Extend Subsidy To Food Stuffs, CACOL Tells Tinubu

Mohammed Shosanya
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL),has faulted removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu,saying he should rather extend the subsidy to other products like foodstuff.

Debo Adeniran, CACOL’s Chairman, in a statement signed by its Director of Administration and Programmes, Tola Oresanwo, stated that the government should create food banks and produce marketing boards to receive all what farmers especially and other food producers harvested from their farms and buy at profitable rates and sell back to the masses at subsidies rates.

“He should also ensure that another way of compensating the poor for the crimes of the rich is to ensure that the public education system is completely free from the nursery level to first-degree level and other levels of education (from Masters’ to Ph.D. level) should be generally available to those who can afford it.

“We are particularly disappointed that Mr. President carried out his threat to remove fuel subsidy without adequate consultations with the various stakeholders and without considering the implications of the decision on the small-scale enterprises and majority of our people who have been impoverished by the mis-governance imposed upon them by successive governments in the past.

Adeniran added that CACOL believes that the middle class and those occupying the lower rung of the social strata, would be forced to face the general increase in the prices of fuel and other related products.

Other effects of the subsidy removal on the poor and the middle class, Adeniran stated, included a general increase in the cost of transportation, a general devaluation of the commanding power of wages as well a lowering of general living standards.

Adeniran added: “The decision will foist on the people multiple economic discomforts pitiably on the same people who are just coming out of the bad effects of crashing state revenues and variants of poverties of material well-being, the difficulties associated with the recent unavailability of petrol, the hard pains suffered from the lack of cash, resulting from the seemingly deliberate Emefiele driven fiscal policy and failed currency redesign.

“We will like to advise that Mr. President should not come in to cause agony and increase the level of misery of the people most of whom are already living below the poverty line and who are also looking up to him to proffer solutions to the myriads of problems facing the country.

“Moreover, the promise of ‘Renewed Hope’ would have been eroded if the President carries out his planned suspension of the fuel subsidy regime removal.

He implored the President to declare his assets because he has come to equity and he should be seen to have come with clean hands.

He said:“We want to know his assets and liabilities, and he should make it open to the generality of Nigerians. We are making this demand because we want him to run an open and participatory government and a government that is not shrouded in secrecy.

“He should also appoint people of competence and impeccable character so that there would be ‘right pegs in right holes’ so that at the end of the day, those of us who have reposed some level of confidence in him would know the indices and indicators we can use to appraise his government, whether to praise it or condemn it.

“That we seem to be supporting his ascendancy doesn’t mean that when things are commendable we will not commend it and when they are condemnable we will actually condemn whatever misstep we identified. We would also want him to implement his campaign promises to be SMART so that we may know the parameters to assess his performance in office. ”

admin by — June 4, 2023 in News 0
Group Drags FG To Court Over Infractions On Petroleum Industry Act

Mohammed Shosanya

The Centre for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Crusade (CHURAC) has sued the Federal Government for the illegality of some sections of the Petroleum Industry Act which it wants to be nullified.

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives were named as defendants in the suit number : FHC/WR/CS/43/2023 filed at the Federal High Court in the Warri Judicial Division.

Barrister Alaowei Ebikonbowei Cleric, Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), the Centre for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Crusade (CHURAC) said in a statement said the suit is seeking an order of court to declare Section 257(2) and (3) of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2020, null and void for being inconsistent with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

He also said: “The suit is also seeking for the constitutionality of Sections 9(4) and (5) and 240 of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2020 over the 30% from the equity share for oil exploration at the frontier basin and the 3% paltry sum from the actual operating expenditure of the settlors for the host communities development.

“Below is the brief statement of facts: The Petroleum Industry Act 2021 (PIA) was enacted into law by the National Assembly and it was assented to by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari on the 16th day of September 2021.

“The Act provides for 3 percent of the actual annual operating expenditure of the settlors for the development of the host communities.

“The Act also provides that if there is sabotage within the environment of any host community on oil facilities such host community will forfeit its host community benefits for that particular year to the extent of the damage as a result of such sabotage.

“The Act further provides for 30% of the Petroleum Profits Sharing for oil exploration at the frontier basin. The host communities who suffer environmental damages only benefit 3% of operational costs.

“The host communities are also compelled to forfeit the benefits through an act of sabotage occurring in their environment without being tried by any court of competent jurisdiction to ascertain their guilt.

He disclosed that the group had engaged the law firm of Otuaro & Otuaro Associates to prosecute the matter, adding that no date has been fixed for the hearing of the suit yet.

admin by — June 4, 2023 in Law/Human Rights 0