Medplus Named Most Sustainable Retail Organisation
MD/CEO Medplus Ltd Mrs. Joke Bakare (middle) receiving the ‘Most Sustainable Retail Organisation’ award from Head PAU Press Dr Nwachukwu Egwunike.
Medplus Pharmacy has emerged as the ‘Most Sustainable Retail Organisation’ at the Africa Retail Congress and Awards.
The prestigious Africa Retail Awards for Sustainability and Responsible Business Practices is given to a company that has made sustainability an integral part of its business practice and has had the greatest positive impact on society and the planet.
The awards programme is a strategic alliance between Lagos Business School (LBS), renowned for its commitment to developing responsible leaders to inspire Africa’s growth, and Nairametrics, a leading financial resource online platform offering market intelligence and analysis.
Academic Director of the Africa Retail Academy, Prof Uchenna Uzo, said: “The academy programme is deeply committed to recognising the social and business contributions of retail organisations in Africa.”
Managing Director and CEO of Medplus Limited, Mrs Joke Bakare, a pharmacist, expressed gratitude for the recognition.
She said the award was a testament to the effort of Medplus’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) integration commitment to sustainable development in Nigeria.
“Medplus is more than just a business.
“We focus on sustainability strategies that enable us to leverage our resources, people and network to impact society and the environment positively.
“With more than 134 Medplus stores in Nigeria, communities can conveniently access the healthcare products and services they need.
“We are grateful for this recognition and dedicate the award to our customers,” she said.
According to the MD, the retail industry faces challenges of responsible sourcing, climate change, counterfeit products, social responsibility, and other ESG issues.
Mrs. Bakare added: “With more than 30 years of experience, Medplus stands firmly committed to building a sustainable future and inclusive society by increasing access to quality medicines and pharmaceutical care nationwide.”
The event was held on November 9 at the Lagos Business School, Lagos
