NBC Commissions Three New Production Lines

Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Limited has officially commissioned three new production lines, marking a significant expansion of its manufacturing capabilities. Two of these state-of-the-art lines are located at its Asejire plant in Oyo State, and one is at its Challawa plant in Kano State. The commissioning ceremonies were attended by Senator John Owan Enoh, the Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.

These new production lines are a tangible demonstration of the Coca-Cola System's commitment to its ambitious $1 billion five-year investment program in Nigeria. The Asejire plant now boasts two world-class production lines equipped with the most advanced bottling technology available globally. Similarly, the Challawa plant in Kano State, which has been a cornerstone of NBC's operations since 1982, has been upgraded with a new line of equivalent global standard.

Goran Sladic, Managing Director of NBC, framed these investments as a strong statement of the company's long-term dedication to Nigeria. "NBC has been part of Nigeria’s growth story for 75 years. Since 1951, we have invested in people, infrastructure, manufacturing capability, and communities across the country. We are, proudly, a Nigerian company," Sladic stated. He added that the new production lines are proof of what can be achieved with a supportive policy environment and signal NBC's intent to continue contributing to Nigeria's development for decades to come.

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NBC has been part of Nigeria’s growth story for 75 years. Since 1951, we have invested in people, infrastructure, manufacturing capability, and communities across the country. We are, proudly, a Nigerian company. The three new production lines we are commissioning today at Asejire and Challawa are proof of what is achievable when that commitment is matched by an enabling policy environment, and a signal that we intend to be part of this country’s story for the next 75 years and beyond.