Coca Cola to Launch Safe Birth Initiative

  In line with its long-standing commitment to Women and the Well Being of Communities, Coca Cola will support the Ministry of Health to reduce the high maternal and new born mortalities in Ivory Coast and Nigeria.

The Coca-Cola Company will launch a new program–The Safe Birth Initiative to support the Ministries of Health in Ivory Coast and Nigeria to tackle the high incidence of maternal and new born mortalities in the two countries. This was disclosed by the Coca-Cola Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Group President, Brian Smith, during a courtesy visit to His Excellency Alassane Ouattara,President of the Republic of Ivory Coast.

The program will focus on strengthening the capacity of maternity and neonatal units in selected public hospitals in Ivory Coast and Nigeria. With US$2million grant from Coca-Cola to Medshare International Inc., the US-based not-for- profit NGO will source essential equipment, kits and supplies worth about US $20million to enable safe deliveries and post-delivery emergency care for both mothers and their newborns.

Presidency Commends FAAN on Improved Facilities at MMIA

  The Presidency has commended the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for recent upgrade of facilities at the international wing of the Lagos Airport.

In its commendation the Presidency also said it wants the agency to consolidate on the good work done in the improvement of facilities at the Lagos and Abuja airports.

National coordinator/CEO SERVICOM in the Presidency, Mrs. Nnenna Akajemeli said there is significant improvement in the cooling and toilet facilities as well as passenger facilitation in and out of the airport.

Speaking during the celebration of the customer service week in Lagos, Mrs. Akajemeli noted that adequate provision and effective facilities at airports would earn passengers trust and give them good experience.