Moving Lipton to Nigeria purely global decision - Unilever denies dumsor, bad economy links; says Ghana still good for investment
![](https://cdn.classfmonline.com/cfoZ41e/imagelib/thumbs/98627816.jpg)
The relocation of the production of Lipton to Nigeria's Eketerra from Ghana is a global decision not because of Ghana’s economic crisis, Unilever Ghana PLC has clarified.
The Managing Director of Unilever Ghana, Mr Chris Wulff-Caesar, explained during a tour at the company: “Certain decisions are taken at the global level, which sometimes impact us." "Sometime around 2019, we had to let go of our oils and spread business to another company upfield who are just next door to us", he cited as an example, adding: "And this is all part of a global strategy to focus on certain core categories within the organisation."
He said: “The tea story is very similar. This is not a Unilever Ghana decision. "
"Let me be very clear: this is a global strategy decision to offload its tea operations to allow it to operate in a way that is more efficient and not as part of the current set-up of the way we operate as Unilever globally".
“The tea operations leaving Ghana have nothing to do with dumsor or activities in Ghana. It is a global strategy decision", he stressed.
He noted that the new company, Eketerra, has "taken over that business and not Unilever Nigeria".
"The decision started in 2021, it took time for it to take effect", he revealed.
To him, “Ghana remains a place for investment. There’s still investment going on in our factory. Unilever still sees Ghana as a good investment destination. Unilever is here to stay in Ghana.”
Source: classfmonline.com
Trending News
Dep. IGP in charge of operations: Akufo-Addo has set Yohonu on conflict course with Dampare - Asiedu Nketia
10:51Withhold July salaries of striking Colleges of Education teachers – GTEC to Accountant General
10:12Napo only encouraged chiefs to influence policies - Fifi Boafo
10:27Atta Mills was a selfless leader – Mahama eulogises ex-boss @12 years’ remembrance event
06:20Dec polls: Be transparent, impartial – Group to EC
10:31Presidential debate: We’re not fronting for any political party - IEA
08:05MoH denies $34.9 million payment allegations in ambulance spare parts deal
10:17Nigerian military rescues Chibok girl
19:20Napo provided evidence of his arrogance to Asantehene with his Nkrumah gaff - Asiedu Nketia
10:16Africa needs a new breed of leaders - Alex Apau Dadey advocates
06:19