Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce Honours British Airways
The efforts of leading airline British Airways in service
provision in the aviation industry and the promotion of exclusive bilateral
business and investment activities between Nigerian and Britain has been
recognized by the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC). The recognition
came at the 2013 annual Presidential Dinner and Awards which held in Lagos
Friday.
Presenting an award to
the airline, President of the chamber, Prince Adeyemi Adefulu noted that
British Airways has played significant role in fostering bilateral relations,
business and investment between Nigeria and Britain which is in line with some
of the core objectives of the Chamber.
“The role that the
British Airways has continued to play in encouraging and fostering business and
economic activities between Nigeria and Britain cannot be overemphasized. It
dates back to the formation of the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce and the
role played by the then Chairman of British Caledonian, Sir Adam Thompson,” he
said.
The award was received
on behalf of the airline by the Trade Sales Manager, British Airways Nigeria,
Mr. Ademola Sanya, who thanked the Chamber for the recognition. He used the
occasion to restate British Airways commitment to the development of the
Nigerian aviation industry and tourism sector, and by extension the Nigerian
economy.
According to Sanya,
apart from facilitating businesses between Nigeria and Britain through its
services, the airline has been encouraging small and medium scale industries in
the country through several initiatives as part of its commitment to keep entrepreneurship alive and to
help stimulate local businesses.
“We currently have an
initiative known as On Business, a unique loyalty programme designed to help
small companies make the most of their travel budgets. In 2011, we also
launched the Business Opportunity Grants programme through which we gave free
Business Class tickets to 50 SMEs across the country to travel to any part of
the world to conduct their businesses. We came up with these initiatives
because we understand the difficulties small and medium sized businesses can
face when it comes to travel budgets, and we realise the benefits of meeting
their clients face to face, wherever they are,” he said.
Earlier in his welcome
remark, Adefulu who was elected as the 13th President of the NBCC promised to reposition
the Chamber. He noted that the Chamber has continued to grow from strength to
strength since it was formed due largely to the efforts of the late Henry
Fajemirokun and Sir Adam Thompson.
“The Chamber has been blessed
with energetic men of vision, talents and wisdom who have directed the affairs
of the chamber since inception in 1977. Their efforts have earned the Chamber a
steady and stable growth from about 20 founding members to about 350 corporate
members today.
“It is only expected
that the new leadership of the Chamber will improve on the achievements of the
past leadership and further strengthen the existing business and bilateral bond
between the two countries to the mutual benefits of both countries,” he stated.
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