Pernod Ricard Nigeria Strengthens Partnership with NAFDAC to Combat Counterfeiting, Protect Consumers
From left: 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 on Tuesday, 23 June 2026.
LAGOS – Pernod Ricard Nigeria has reinforced its commitment to consumer protection and the fight against counterfeit products through a strengthened partnership with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
The renewed collaboration was highlighted during a courtesy visit by the company’s senior management team to NAFDAC’s Lagos office, where both organisations discussed strategies to deepen cooperation in safeguarding product integrity, promoting responsible business practices, and supporting sustainable growth within Nigeria’s beverage industry.
Speaking during the visit, Pernod Ricard Nigeria’s Operations Director, Bode Omosagba, reaffirmed the company’s support for NAFDAC’s regulatory mandate and its role in ensuring consumer safety and maintaining 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,” Omosagba said.
He noted that the company continues to champion sustainability and responsible consumption through initiatives such as the Glass to Life campaign, which encourages the collection and recycling of used bottles, and the global Drink More Water campaign, designed to promote moderation and responsible drinking habits.
Pernod Ricard Nigeria maintains strict compliance with regulatory standards while offering a portfolio of premium brands, including 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 to NAFDAC included Corporate Affairs Manager, Nnenna Duru; Head of Supply Chain and Demand Planning, Adebisi Afolabi; and Supply/Logistics Coordinator, Abayomi Oguntola.
Responding, Dr. Olakunle Olaniran, Director of the Port Inspection Directorate at NAFDAC, commended Pernod Ricard Nigeria for its commitment to regulatory compliance and responsible corporate conduct.
He reiterated the agency’s mandate to safeguard public health while facilitating trade and fostering an enabling environment for investment and economic growth.
According to Olaniran, sustained collaboration between regulators and industry stakeholders is essential to tackling counterfeit products, strengthening consumer confidence, and maintaining high standards across the sector.
He further encouraged increased local production and technology transfer, describing both as critical drivers of Nigeria’s industrialisation and long-term economic development.
As part of the global Pernod Ricard Group, one of the world’s leading wines and spirits companies, Pernod Ricard Nigeria continues to deliver premium consumer experiences while advancing sustainability through its strategic pillars of Nurturing Terroir, Valuing People, Circular Making, and Responsible Hosting.
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