Ms. Ogugua Christiana Obi is the Acting Managing Director of Nosak Distilleries Limited, bringing to the role a wealth of experience in Quality Control and Quality Assurance. She is highly valued for her strategic insight in developing quality policies, enforcing rigorous standards, and cultivating a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Professional Background and Experience

Ogugua began her career at Niger Electrical Engineering Co. Limited (NEECO, now Prolectro Limited), where she served as Operations Supervisor from 1996 to 2003. Her role laid a strong foundation in operational management, process supervision, and coordination.

In 2003, she joined Nosak Distilleries Limited as a Laboratory Technologist, marking the beginning of a remarkable and steady career progression within the company. Her upward trajectory reflects her commitment, expertise, and exceptional leadership: Quality Control Supervisor – 2004; Assistant Manager, Quality Control – 2010; Acting Quality Control Manager – 2014; Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager – 2019; Head, Quality Assurance/Quality Control – 2023 and Acting Managing Director – January 2026.

In her current position, Ogugua provides strategic oversight across operations, ensuring product integrity, regulatory compliance, and the implementation of robust quality management systems. Her leadership continues to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and high-performance standards across the organization.

Education and Certifications

Ogugua holds a BSc in Food Science & Technology from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a Master’s degree in Process Engineering. These academic foundations equip her with advanced technical and analytical competence essential for overseeing quality and production operations.

Her professional capacity is strengthened by a range of specialist certifications and executive training programs, including: PECB Certified Lead Auditor – ISO 9001:2015, Senior Management Programme – Lagos Business School and Effective Sustainability and ESG Management Programme – Lagos Business School.

She is also an active member of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, demonstrating her dedication to continual learning and adherence to industry best practices.

Professional Values

Ogugua embodies excellence, integrity, discipline, and a deep passion for quality. She consistently inspires teams to uphold world-class standards, embrace innovation, and commit to producing safe, compliant, and superior-quality products. Her career is a testament to the transformative power of expertise, vision, and steadfast dedication in advancing manufacturing excellence and quality management.