Nigerian Breweries Plc has been adjudged the Best Excise Trader at the maiden edition of the Comptroller General of Customs Awards.
The company was awarded for its outstanding compliance with excise tax payments to the Federal Government, emerging tops out of other nominees, including British American Tobacco and International Tobacco.
Speaking at the award ceremony, the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, described Nigerian Breweries Plc’s emergence as Best Excise Trader as a well-deserved recognition given its significant contribution to revenue collection in Nigeria in the last year.
Adeniyi stated that NB Plc remained one of the reputable companies that wholly comply with the regular payment of excise tax to the Federal Government.
Shortly after receiving the award, the Corporate Affairs Director, NB Plc, Sade Morgan, noted that the recognition underscores the strong partnerships between the company and the Nigeria Customs Service as well as its unwavering commitment to contributing positively to the economy.
Morgan expressed the company’s pride in being the only brewery company nominated in any of the award categories, adding that the achievement highlights the dedication of the entire team and reflects its ongoing efforts to “Winning With Nigeria.”
She pledged the company’s commitment to continue to fulfill its obligation through prompt payment of its excise tax to the agency.
The Government Affairs Manager, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Bolaji Layeni, attributed the recognition to the cooperative effort and collaborative support of the Nigerian Customs Service as well as its avowed commitment to assist the government in fulfilling its constitutional role.
