Unilever Ethiopia, during the celebration of the 13th International Oral Health Day, announced that it contributes over 2 billion Birr in taxes to the government annually.
The event was held under the theme “A Healthy Mouth for a Healthy Life.” In collaboration with the Ethiopian Dental Professionals Association, Unilever launched a national behavioral change campaign titled “Brush Morning and Night with a Smile.” This campaign aims to reach over half a million students and their families across 426 schools to raise awareness about oral and dental health.
Nesibu Temesgen, General Manager of Unilever Ethiopia, stated that beyond providing quality products, the company makes a significant contribution to the country’s economy. Currently, the company’s operations support jobs for over 7,000 citizens while maintaining its annual tax contribution of over 2 billion Birr.
From its factory in Dukem, the company produces and markets international brands such as Signal, Lifebuoy, OMO, and Knorr. It was noted that the company works to meet the health and nutritional needs of citizens by providing 12 million bars of soap monthly and 1.4 billion Knorr cubes annually.
