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By Chukwuma Umeorah
Mandilas Group has reiterated its commitment to Nigeria’s economy as it marked its 75th anniversary at the 2025 MUSON–Mandilas Christmas Concert held in Lagos.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Vice Chairman of Mandilas Trust Co. Ltd and Vice Chairman of Mandilas Group Ltd, Ola Ayo-Adeloye, said the company’s longevity reflected its resilience and continued focus on the Nigerian market.
“Seventy-five years is not an easy feat. Many companies have not survived this environment for that long. It speaks directly to the resilience and commitment of Mandilas to Nigeria. We are a Nigerian company, and we aim to do excellent work. Over the years our commitment to Nigeria speaks for itself. The Nigerian customer market has been very good to us,” she said.
Ayo-Adeloye said customer loyalty remained central to the company’s operations, adding that Mandilas’ growth over the years had increased public expectations of the brand. “Without our customers, we would not be here. That’s why, now at 75, we’re reiterating our commitment to all our customers and Nigeria and we will continue for the next 75 years and beyond,” she said.
She said the company had prioritised reliability and staff welfare, noting that it maintained salary payments and retained its workforce during the COVID-19 period. “Over the years, we have demonstrated reliability over and over again. Even during COVID, we didn’t lay off anyone, and we never missed paying salaries. People expect job security, and they want to know their employer has their back,” she said.
According to her, Mandilas operates with a focus on sustainability and community impact alongside profitability. “Yes, we do business, but we do business with a good heart,” Ayo-Adeloye said.
The anniversary was marked with a joint performance by the MUSON Choir and Orchestra and the Mandilas Choir. The programme featured classical pieces and Christmas carols, including renditions incorporating local dialects.
Dignitaries at the event included the Group Managing Director of Mandilas Group, Mr Vlassis Liakouris; a director of the group, Chief Gregory Ezeokafor; Pastor Ayo Adeloye; and the Director of Music and Conductor at MUSON, Sir Emeka Nwokedi.
Mandilas Group, founded in 1950, operates across multiple sectors and is among the long-established corporate groups in Nigeria.
