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CHINT Electric Officially Launches in Nigeria
L-R: HOD, Electrical Electronics University of Lagos, Engr. Dr Sunday Adetona; Personal Assistant to the CEO, Momas Group, Mrs. Oluwakemi Baruwa; CEO Barton Solutions Ltd, Engr Kazeem Ayanbadejo; Marketing Manager Chint Cameron, Dr. Karima Njoya; Meter Instruments Nig Ltd, Samuel Dangana; Key Account Manager Chint Electrics Ltd, Engr Sulaimon Azeez; General Manager Chint Electric Nigeria Ltd; Andy-Chen at the Official Opening Ceremony of CHINT Electrics Nigeria Limited in Lagos Wednesday.
…pledges to empower Nigeria through innovative electrical solutions
CHINT Electric Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of leading global provider of smart energy solutions, CHINT Global has pledged its commitment to empower Nigeria through provision of first-rate electrical solutions. According to the company, the provision of world-class electrical equipment is pertinent to the technological development of any nation.
This statement was made during the company’s official launch, which held on Wednesday, December 8th at The Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Speaking during the highbrow event, Customer Manager, CHINT West Asia & Africa, Dr. Karima NC stated that the company is highly optimistic about the myriad of potentials Nigeria offers; hence the decision to launch in the country. According to her, CHINT Electric Nigeria is the first subsidiary of CHINT Group to establish operations in Central and West Africa.
“Today is a significant day for us at CHINT as it marks the beginning of a historical journey. CHINT Nigeria was fully established in November 2021 with a registered capital of USD 1 million. With over 35 years of experience and presence in over 140 countries, CHINT ranks as a leading player in the energy sector with operations across several continents, including Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific.
“However, CHINT Nigeria is the first subsidiary company of CHINT Group in Central and Western Africa, and the first in the whole sub-Saharan Africa after South Africa. We decided to establish our operations in Nigeria owing to our strong optimism about the potentials of Nigeria and we cherish the hope of better serving our local customers”, she stated.
Speaking on the company’s products and future plans, Dr. Karima stated that CHINT Electric will expand its portfolio in the not too distant future so as to meet the demands of its customers here in Nigeria.
“In the upcoming years, our business will expand from the current low-voltage products to medium- and high-voltage products, renewable energy, electric meters, and other CHINT industry chain products”, she added.
While expounding on the company’s services, Business Development Manager, Central & West Africa, CHINT Electric, Engr. Wasiu Adewale Folorunso called for collaboration with key stakeholders in the industry, noting that the company is currently in the process of appointing new distributors to serve the Nigerian market whilst empowering the Nigerian populace.
“As a global leading provider of smart energy solutions, CHINT is committed to providing innovate end to end solutions. From conceptualization to commissioning, we’ve effectively supported our customers across different segments.
“Our offers span across the Grid, Distribution, Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas, Mining and Metallurgy, Data Centres, Building, Transportation, among others. We’re open for business collaboration with key stakeholders in the industry and also in the process of appointing new distributors to further serve the Nigerian market and by extension empower Nigerians.
In demonstration of its commitment to empowering Nigeria, CHINT Electric announced a strategic collaboration with foremost educational institution, the University of Lagos during the ceremony. The company says it will offer best performing students of the Electrical & Electronics Department an annual internship program with financial benefits.
Describing the annual internship programme, Key Account Manager, Central & West Africa, CHINT Electric, Engr. Sulaiman Azeez stated that the collaboration is a corporate social responsibility initiative, aimed at uplifting exceptional students whilst enhancing the quality of education in the Nigerian society.
“As we all know, the relevance of quality education to the development of any nation cannot be overstated, and as a socially responsible organization, CHINT Electric has decided to collaborate with the University of Lagos on annual internship programme for the best performing students of the Electrical & Electronics Department.
“In addition to the robust and extensive training which will be gained during the course of their internship, our student beneficiaries will also receive financial benefits. I believe this serves as a glowing testimony to CHINT Electric’s goal to not only empower Nigeria but provide credible platforms for young Nigerian talents to flourish and excel”, he concluded.
