Trebet, New Bottled Water Brand, Unveiled In Warria

Representative of NAFDAC DG, Mrs Esther Aburime, MD/CEO First Beltino Investment Ltd, producers of TREBET TABLE WATERs Mrs Justina Ikpea, Chairman, First Beltino Investment Ltd, Dr. Leemon Ikpea and Chairman of the Occasion, Pastor (Dr) Osagie Ize Iyamu during the unveiling of TREBET TABLE WATER in Warri, Delta State

The market trend in Nigeria’s bottled water market is poised to take a drastic turn in the near future following the emergence Trebet Table water, a new brand in the segment, produced with the latest machinery, and a game- changing technology called reverse osmosis.

The new brand was formally unveiled to consumers at an impressive public presentation ceremony held at Wellington Hotel, Warri Delta State recently. The new brand is produced from an ultra-modern factory located at Kilometre 15, NNPC Road, Ekpan in Warri, Delta State.

The unveiling ceremony was witnessed by the representative of The Director- General of The National Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mrs. E.O Abarime; State Head, Edo/ Delta, Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) Mr. Ojo Ilesanmi Akogun; immediate past President, Nutrition society of Nigeria (NSN), Professor Ignatius Oninawo and, Chairman, Edo State Internal Revenue, chief Oseni Elema, as well as different guests from various sectors of the economy. The Chairman of First Beltino Investment  Nig. Limited( owners of Trebet water) Dr. Leemon Ikpea, and the MD, First Beltino investment Nig. Ltd, Mrs. Justina Ikpea, were on hand to receive guest at the event.

The immediate past President of Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Prof .I. A. Onimawo delivered a brief   public lecture at the event titled :“Clean and Safe Water as an Important Part of Good Family Nutrition”.
           
In his presentation, Prof Onimawo revealed that, Chlorine, though used by other water bottling companies as water purification element in the form of hypoclorous acid, could also cause cancer.   He also decried the excess exposure of town dwellers in Nigeria to lead because it has severe health effects that can last a lifetime.  In his words, “Lead poisoning can cause damage to your brain, kidneys, nervous system, and red blood cells. In addition, it can stunt growth and has even been linked to crime and anti-social behaviour in children. And Most of the lead in drinking water comes from the lead in pipes that bring water to the home.”