Reckitt Launches New Sub-Saharan Work Space In Lagos To Fight Covid-19.
In bid to fight the covid-19 pandemic and to enhance efficient working environment, Reckitt, the company behind world-renowned brands such as Dettol, Mortein, Durex, Airwick and Jik has launched a New Sub-Saharan Africa Head Office in Lagos, which is equipped with ultra modern facilities in order to slow covid-19.
Truetells Nigeria reports that the new office was inaugurated by H.E Ben Llewellyn-Jones, OBE, the British Deputy High Commissioner, on Monday, June 28, 2021.
Speaking at the launch and a tour of the facility the General Manager, Akbar Ali Shah,said that the new work space is equipped with facilities in guild line with Covid-19 protocols that will help all the staff to efficiently do their duties without the fear of the pandemic.
“This work space is designed for us to have an office which is covid compliance, with two meter spacing, isolation room and all that, which is in line with what governments are doing in fighting covid-19. This is the firdt of its kind in Reckitt.”
“We envision Sub Saharan Africa as the next pillar of growth, where our brands can truly live their purpose to build a cleaner and healthier world, where access to quality hygiene, health and nutrition becomes a right and not a privilege.”
He continued, “Nigeria being the biggest economy in Africa is a natural base to drive our expansion plans in Sub-Saharan Africa. Reckitt has been working on a Work-From-Home (WFH) policy since March 2020. Over the last year, we learned how the world has evolved, and we understand the benefit of a hybrid work regime. We are moving from the conventional office space to an all-inclusive collaboration centre where employees can bring their true selves to work. It is in this regard, that we have set up what will be the future of the workplace, a first of its kind.
“Additionally, at Reckitt, sustainability is central to our purpose, and runs through everything we do; hence the choice of this office within the first environmentally certified commercial building in the city was deliberate.” He said.
Also speaking during the ceremony, British Deputy High Commissioner Llewellyn-Jones said that Lagos is the right choice for regional headquarters in Africa.
, “Reckitt is famous in Nigeria for its brands like Dettol, JIK, Harpic and Mortein. As a British business operating in Nigeria, I am pleased to support the opening in Lagos of their Head Office for Sub-Saharan Africa. The British Deputy High Commission and our International Trade Team are committed to supporting all UK businesses, delivering more jobs and economic growth for both Nigeria and the UK. Lagos is the right choice for regional headquarters in Africa and it is best for to have this facility here” He said.
