Nestlé Nigeria Reassures Consumers, Celebrates Media Excellence & Strengthens Corporate Engagement

Lagos & Port Harcourt, Nigeria — Nestlé Nigeria Plc remains in the spotlight with a series of positive developments over the past month, reinforcing its commitment to food safety, community assurance, corporate communication, and excellence in journalism.

🍼 Regulatory Assurance: Infant Formula Sold in Nigeria Declared Safe

Following global news of a voluntary recall of specific infant formula batches by Nestlé in over 50 countries due to possible contamination concerns, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has unequivocally reassured Nigerian parents and caregivers that all Nestlé infant formula products sold locally are safe for consumption and were not part of the recalled batches. This clarification underscores the company’s adherence to stringent local and international food safety standards, protecting consumer confidence in essential nutrition products.

Nestlé emphasized that only formula products not registered for the Nigerian market were involved in the global recall, and that all SMA and NAN variants available locally meet regulatory requirements and quality assurances.

🏆 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Journalism

In a major highlight for the country’s media and creative community, journalist Odimegwu Onwumere secured a triple win at the 2025 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards, held recently to celebrate exceptional reporting across themes such as Youth Empowerment and Development, Nutrition and Affordable Food Solutions, and Business and Economy. This year’s honours spotlight how impactful storytelling can elevate public discourse on nutrition, enterprise, and societal advancement — core pillars of Arise Naija’s mission.

The Media Awards — a showcase of journalistic excellence — demonstrate Nestlé Nigeria’s ongoing role in promoting credible storytelling and recognising media professionals whose work informs, educates, and inspires positive societal change.

🤝 Corporate Engagement: Nestlé Leadership Meets Media Leaders

Nestlé Nigeria’s leadership team paid a courtesy visit to News Central in Lagos, engaging senior news executives in dialogue about responsible communication, corporate transparency, and shared development goals. The visit — which included discussions on nutrition, sustainability, economic development, and impactful corporate initiatives — reflects the company’s belief in strategic partnerships with media institutions to amplify narratives that matter to Nigerians.

The engagement reaffirmed Nestlé’s commitment to public trust and open communication, aligning corporate actions with the media’s critical role in shaping informed and constructive national conversations.

Why This Matters for Nigeria

• Consumer Confidence & Public Health: NAFDAC’s reassurance that Nestlé Nigeria’s infant formulas remain safe reinforces trust in local food systems and protects the wellbeing of children and families nationwide.
• Recognition of Impactful Storytelling: The Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards spotlight journalistic excellence on issues that drive social progress — from youth opportunity to economic empowerment.
• Strengthening Media–Corporate Dialogue: Nestlé’s proactive engagement with media leaders promotes transparency, accountability, and mutual commitment to societal development.