Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Ahmed Nasreddin: The Man


DR. AHMED IDRIS NASREDDIN |  AHMED NASREDDIN

…in service to humanity
In an official communication dated 20th November 2007, the office of the United nations (UN) Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch affirmed that the “name (of Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin) has been removed from the Consolidated List maintained by the Security Council Committee, pursuant to Resolution 1267 {1999 – see Security Council SC/9172 15 November 2007 Department of Public Information * News and Media Division * New York SECURITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REMOVES ONE INDIVIDUAL, 12 ENTITIES}. On November 28, 2007 the same office formally granted Mr. Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin a clean bill of health, stating that he is “no longer the subject to the travel ban imposed on listed individuals by the Security Council”.
In Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin's usual style, the clearance has produced in him a new perspective to life and has provided him a fresh impetus and zeal especially in his conviction and undiluted commitment to support the provision of those basic things of life to as many people as possible, and also in the pursuit of that which will benefit mankind generally.
Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin no doubt is a global citizen. Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin is a household name in Africa, Malaysia, Europe and the Gulf State; and simply because Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin has wormed himself into the heart of many, irrespective of status or position. Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin is a reputable global economic diplomat who has a clear understanding of how to deploy financial and non-financial resources, to advance legitimate economic benefits for the parties concerned.
Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin's history in bilateral as well as multilateral economic negotiations has earned Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin the driver’s seat in terms of investment, technology, commerce and economic development in more than four continents of the world. Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin knows and recognizes the turns and bends of macro and micro-economic platforms; even as he has immense experiential capacity to negotiate them in a manner that adds value to society. He understands the terrains of investment and has the capability to explore and exploit them; a feat he has demonstrated again, and again as an astute global businessman, with a keen eye for the detail in every terrain that providence has led him to play his role.
Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin has been and shall continue to maintain his positive role as a true and tested ambassador of global peace and security; especially even now, that the international community has attested to his character nurtured in the bowels of a superb personal family background and now confirmed by highest global authority- the United Nations. Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin's commitment to holistically deal with and confront frontally, the most threatening of human security challenges such as hunger and poverty, unemployment, environmental degradation, and diseases etc is not in doubt. This fact is eloquently attested to as evidence of his untiring work virtually across all the places that he has his businesses, family, associates and social interests.
The United Nations Security clearance of  Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin serves to restore him as a reputable citizen of the world. The accompanying, long overdue clearance which Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin's business interests have also received worldwide, are an persuasive testimony from the UN that Ahmed Nasreddin has been and shall continue to be allowed to undertake and transact his legitimate businesses worldwide, without let or hindrance. He has devoted his entire life to build those credible business, philanthropic and social relations, and without a shadow of doubt, present and future generations shall continue to draw inspiration from his positively remarkable strides.
No one can denigrate the fortified moral base upon which Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin has been catapulted unto by the United Nations. Almost on an international scale, a teeming population of Americans, Europeans, Asians, Africans and Arabs continue to admire his solid reputational credentials, which he consciously built over the years.
Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin: HIS COVICTIONS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTRUBUTIONS
Dr Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin, a businessman and President of Nasco Group International is a leading light in the arena of Commercial, Industrial and Real Estate Investments, including hospitality. Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin is a most dependable and trustworthy actor in the intercontinental theatre of economic relations.
Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin understood clearly what providence had in store for him from the tender age of 15. At 19 years old, he set up his private industry in Eritrea. Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin was able to wade through the economic storms to set up the first indigenous textile industry in 1957 and became the first African to achieve such a rare feat.
Driven by the passion to succeed, Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin took his business across the shores of Africa to establish in Milan, Italy - the heart of Europe. Despite stiff competitions, and in some instances opposition, Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin was not deterred, because he eventually overcame and succeeded in his business. He also took his business to the Gulf States where Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin has made a remarkable and uncommon impact in commerce and investments spanning the Middle Eastern states. Today, the name Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin is synonymous with innovation, integrity, uncommon grace and a solid arsenal of edifying credentials in human and interpersonal relationships.
Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin pitched his industrial tent on the shores of Nigeria in West Africa just about the time Nigeria gained its independence. Nearly fifty years on, and still going strong, the products of Nasco Group Nigeria have become dominant and household features in Nigerian markets, homes and offices.
Today, Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddinn has established industries in Egypt, Morocco, Eritrea, Turkey, some of the Gulf States, Italy and Switzerland. Wherever you go, Nasco products are appreciated by millions of families, businesses, schools and hospitals all over the world.
Through Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin's various activities and those of his entities, Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin promotes the development of sports, the provision of portable water, the creation of an enabling environment for employment, awards of scholarships, interventions in health and human services and provision of facilities and infrastructure to schools. He is a keen and focused friend of especially persons with physical challenges, even as many a youth group look up to him as mentor and father-figure rolled into one.
Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin continues to sponsor seminars on regional and world peace, while advancing any cause or preoccupation that will deliver credible results in human resource development and health awareness, among others. Ahmed Idris Nasreddin is a firm believer in industrial harmony.
Dr. Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin is an asset to just about any country he makes contact with in terms of trade and investments. This quality is a reflection of his attainments through the years. As far back as 1959, he became a member and advisor to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Milan, Italy. In 1962, Ahmed became invaluable to the state of Kuwait which expressly appointed him as Honorary Consul-General; a role in which he assiduously work to invent and knot the crucial bilateral ties leading to the development of economic and investment relationships between Italy and Kuwait for 27 years.
By 1982, Dr. Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin raised the bar of his global commitment and diplomacy, to become the President of the Gulf Chamber, Chamber of Commerce for Development, Real Estate and Technology between Italy and the Gulf States. This laudable act has hatched tens of factories and establishments dotted across the nooks and crannies, with positive multiplier effects on the Gross Domestic Products of benefiting countries.
Dr. Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin the President of MIGA - United Chamber for Italy, Switzerland, Malaysia, Africa and the Gulf States, which has connected several countries for global peace and security.
In recognition of his contribution to the development of economic and investment relations, Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin was honoured with several awards from Heads-of –State; among them H. E. Giovanni Leonne and H. E. Giulio Andreotti of Italy. He was honoured with the Italian highest title of COMMENDATORE by the Italian government in 1974.
The Federal Republic of Nigeria also honoured Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin with an Honorary Doctorate (Doctor of Science Honoris Causa) through the Federal University of Nigeria Yola; a distinct acknowledgement of his immense contributions to the development of industry in Nigeria as well as his pioneering role in growing the Nigerian economy.
Dr. Ahmed Idris Nasreddin aka Ahmed Nasreddin has built – and sustains – his life’s philosophy on integrity, uprightness, service to humanity and goodwill to all and sundry.

Ahmed Nasreddin: A study in Corporate Social Responsibility

The issue of Corporate Social Responsibility as it regards companies both local and Multinational operating within the Nigeria economy is the basis for this article.
However, I take a critical look at the activities of Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria which operates in Jos, Plateau State of Nigeria.
Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria commenced operations in Jos, Plateau State in Nigeria in 1963. It is into the production of fast moving consumer goods and household goods prominent amongst which are Nasco cornflakes, Nasco Wafers, Nasco Cream Biscuits, Nasco carpets and Nova Soap etc.
Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria has its operating headquarters in Jos, Plateau State. It is divided into four broad categories which are Manufacturing, Marketing, Trading and Services.
Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria has over the years emerged to be one of the Truly Nigerian companies as showcased on the website www.trulynigerian.com . From humble beginnings as a manufacturer of jute bags, Nasco Nigeria has gradually emerged to be a major player in all the sectors within which it operates in the Nigerian economy.
Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria is responsible for the employment of thousands of Nigerian Citizens directly while the activities of its distributors are indirectly responsible for the employment of another 7,000 individuals within the Nigerian economy.
Over the years I have not come across a corporate citizen that has committed so much to the betterment of its immediate environment like Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria is doing.
The Company has executed a lot of community related projects which bear a strong testimony to the Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria brand. Prominent amongst the community help related programs carried out by Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria from 2006-2007 include but are not limited to:
Ø The construction of a common room for Plateau State Polytechnic in Barkin Ladi where the company spent over N5,000,000.00 (Five Million Naira) USD. $39,000 to create a conducive atmosphere where students can ease off stress after a hard day's job at school.
Ø The vaccination against Cerebro Spinal Meningitis of over 200,000 citizens of Plateau State living within the Anglo-Jos and Hwolshe area where Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria is located.
Ø Provision of overhead water tanks in major seminary missionary schools in Barkin Ladi Local Government area in Plateau State of Nigeria to ease the perennial water problems faced by students of the School. This act highlights Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria's belief in the importance of a sound godly mind towards the evolution of a sane society.
Ø In the last three and half decades, Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria has worked with and supported the yearnings of thousands of physically challenged Nigerians who are today empowered and are living rewarding and fulfilling lifestyles. One of the things Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria has done in this regards is the distribution of thousands of tricycles to the physically challenged to aid their movement.
Ø Adoption of the Zawan orphanage in Jos South Local Government of Plateau State of Nigeria, where Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria donates clothes and Nasco-produced blankets periodically while on a monthly basis it supplies the orphanage with Nasco cornflakes, Biscuits, Wafers and food items.
This article is aimed at getting other corporate citizens of Nigeria especially those operating within the mining-devastated Jos in Plateau State of Nigeria to emulate Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria in the area of corporate social responsibility.
My greatest wish is for most of the foreign multinationals making billions of dollars from the oil-rich Niger delta area to rise up to the challenge of Corporate Social Responsibility so that the tears of the Nigerian people living in that area can be wiped as a result of the environmental degradation their land has suffered.

Ahmed Nasreddin: The Health Of The People Is Our Wealth!

Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria invests in the health of the people through different platforms annually.
To start the year 2007, Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria undertook a massive initiative to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of residents within the Anglo-Jos and Hwolshe communities, which are huge human settlements bordering the Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria area of operations.
Beneficiaries of the 2007 Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria free Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM) vaccination were treated to the Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria pedigree of improving the quality of people’s lives. For two solid days, a dedicated medical team, assembled and equipped by Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria, carefully attended to people of the benefiting communities, who expressed gratitude toAhmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria for providing for, and meeting health and welfare needs, via this scheme.

Ahmed Nasreddin Works With And Supports Physically Challenged Nigerians

The Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria  vision embraces the aspirations, needs and desires of all segments of society.
In the last three and half decades, Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria has worked with, and supported the yearning of thousands of physically challenged Nigerians who have today become empowered to live rewarding and fulfilling life styles.
In this regard, top quality tricycles have been ordered by Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria and distributed to physically challenged persons.
Added to this gesture, Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria had since embarked on a deliberate scheme of assisting a good number some of the physically challenged beneficiaries to acquire home skills in domestic, hand crafts and ICT.
Evidently, the Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria dream of providing the quality life is being pursued relentlessly to accommodate the physically challenged persons, who equally deserve to enjoy quality life styles, just like their counterparts in other parts of the developed world.

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Ahmed Nasreddin - A Household Name

Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria has earned a household name not just because it produces quality products that add value to life but because of its humanitarian gestures towards the physically challenged; a part of the society that needs extra support and care.
This is why Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria identifies with the physically challenged by supplying free washing detergents and toilet soaps to schools of the handicap in Jos on a monthly basis, and which worth in monetary terms are salutary. The school is an educational institution where the physically challenged avail themselves to quality special education.
Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria makes this provision to encourage personal hygiene among students as well as emphasize the need for a clean and healthy environment which is an important factor in knowledge acquisition, and in so doing provide quality life for our people in this special category.
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Ahmed Nasreddin Collaborates With Stakeholders To Provide Quality Education

Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria as a stakeholder in education and in providing the quality life to Nigerians understands quality education as the foundation on which a vibrant economy is built.
Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria, through its Corporate Social Responsibility programmes is keen to sponsor and support schools and student groups all over the country, in all their projects and educational programmes.
Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria has donated cash, accessories, educational materials and allied items, besides Nasco products, which combined worth is in hundreds of thousands of naira to various schools and student groups as a practical demonstration of its support in this regard. These institutions and student groups include:
- Redeemed Peoples Academy, Jos
- Natural Science Students Association (NASSA), University of Jos, Jos
- Al- Hilal Secondary School, Jos
- Educare Chosen High School, Jos
- Air Force Boys Military School, Jos
- Vom Old Boys Association (VOBA), University of Jos Chapter, Jos
- Mass Communications Students Association (MACOSA), University of Jos Chapter,
- College of Mary Immaculate, Zawan, Jos- South
- Rochas Foundation College, Jos
- Plateau Private School, Jos
- Air Force Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Jos
- NAFOWA Little City Angels, Jos
- Oluwanishola Nursery and Primary Schools, Lagos
- Remilekun Nursery and Primary Schools, Lagos
- Air Force Primary School, Maiduguri
- Ela-Mam Ade International School, Lagos
- Kulu-Kolo Academy, Jos
- St. Johns Primary School, Maiduguri
- National Association of Plateau State Students (NAPSS), Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi
- Seth International School, Jos
- Sacred Scholars School, Bukuru, Jos South L.G.A
- ECWA Private School, Tudun Wada, Jos
- Hayat International Academy, Gauraka, Tafa L.G.A, Niger State
- NAOWA Nursery School, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment Rukuba, Bassa L.G.A
- Jesus Bride Day Care, K- Vom, Jos South L.G.A
- Baptist Transfer Primary School, Bukuru, Jos South L.G.A
- Berom Students Association, Plateau State Polytechnic Chapter, Jos
- Lani Stephens Music Institute, Jos
- Igala Heritage Network, University of Jos Chapter, Jos
- Kent Academy, Miango, Bassa L.G.A.
- Mariam Kiddy Academy, Jos
- Chivels International School, Rayfield, Jos
- Ganaka International School, Jos
- Ansar-Ud-Deen Nursery and Primary Schools, Lagos
- Police Children’s’ School, Jos
- Rantya Model Schools, Jos
- Beulah High School, Jos
- St. Theresa Girls College, Jos
- Jobet Progressive Nursery and Primary Schools, Jos

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Ahmed Nasreddin: MINISTER OF STATE COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY VISIT

MINISTER OF STATE COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY VISITS  Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria The Minister of State, Commerce and Industry, Ms. Josephine Tapgun paid a working visit to Ahmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria on August 16, 2010. The purpose of the visit was to familiarize and acquaint herself with operations and challenges facing the organization as a manufacturing sector.

The Group General Manager (Finance & Administration), Mr. A. A. Onyejekwe received the Minister on behalf of the Chairman/CEOAhmed Nasreddin / Ahmed Idris Nasreddin / Nasco Nigeria

After listening to the various problems facing the Organisation, ranging from Infrastructural to tax matters, the Minister promised to look into some of the challenges with a view to ameliorating them. The Minister was taken round the Company's Biscuits and Cornflakes plants in Nasco Foods. The Minister was very impressed with the production processes and the cleanliness of the environment.

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