Press Release
The Abia State House of Assembly has expressed satisfaction with the activities of Nigeria Breweries Plc and 7up Bottling Company Limited in areas of Environmental Impact Assessment and Corporate Social Responsibility Guidelines.
During an Oversight visit to the companies in Aba recently, the Chairman, House Committee on Environment and Urban Renewal, Hon Kalu Mba Nwoke said the Committee came to see first hand the workings of the company, which has necessitated the debunking of assertions made in some quarters.
In his contribution, Hon Lucky Udoka Nweke Johnson, a Member of the Committee said he is highly impressed with the Waste Water Management Plant and it’s proper channelling which he said posed no hazard in the environment and the afforestation and decarbonization efforts of the 7up Bottling Company Limited, calling on the host Umuoba Egbelu Community to ensure the contributions to the 7up Bottling Company is not sabotaged by persons with nefarious interest.
Mr Lolu Ogunkoye, Brewery Manager, Nigeria Breweries Plc and Mr Zacheaus Ayegbenro, General Manager, 7UP Bottling Company expressed appreciation for the visit and called for a more robust spring of synergy between the Legislature and their various establishments.
Henry Madubuike
Director Information, ABHA