Nigeria’s leading malt drink brand, Maltina, has marked its 50th anniversary with a special Ramadan Iftar and Qur’anic Quiz competition held at the palace of the Zazzau Emirate Council in Zaria, Kaduna State, North West of the country.
The spiritually uplifting event was hosted in collaboration with the Emirate Council and attended by His Highness, Amb Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, alongside religious scholars, community leaders, and representatives of the Maltina team.
The gathering combined communal Iftar, spiritual reflection, reinforcing the values of peace, learning, and unity that define the holy month of Ramadan.
In his remarks, the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Nuhu Bamalli applauded Maltina for sustaining the initiative over the years, emphasizing the importance of spiritual excellence, discipline in learning, peaceful coexistence, and the spirit of sharing. He noted that programs of this nature strengthen moral values and foster unity within the community, particularly among young people
. The 2026 edition marked the fourth consecutive year of Maltina’s sponsorship of the Ramadan Iftar and Qur’anic Quiz in Zazzau.
The initiative, according to the company, has become a cornerstone of the brand’s engagement during the month of Ramandan .Beyond the Ramadan program, Maltina’s broader impact in the society includes skill acquisition initiatives, school nourishment programs, school games, and the prestigious Maltina Teacher of the Year award.
These initiatives reflect the brand’s enduring commitment to educational advancement, spiritual growth, and socio-economic development across Nigerian communities .
As part of the anniversary celebration, Maltina also supported guests with meal to breakfast ensuring the feeding of guests and community members in alignment with cultural and religious values.
The Consultant of the Maltina Company, Abdulkadir Sarki, expressed delight at supporting and providing food for Iftar promising that the company would sustain its support for similar initiatives next year.
On his part, Bolaji Layeni, the Corporate Affairs Manager, in an interview said the purpose of supporting the program is to help in promoting education and giving back to the society.
He said the Company’s vision under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is to help in building education as the company is sponsoring many events that help in assisting young learners to grow and become champions in the society. The officer emphasized that Maltina Company is building infrastructure for schools, giving out teaching materials and stationary to schools.
For five decades, he said, Maltina has remained deeply rooted in Nigerian communities, consistently supporting initiatives that promote education, spirituality, peace, and shared happiness.
The Zazzau Ramadan Iftar and Qur’anic Quiz stands as a reflection of the brand’s enduring legacy and its commitment to nourishing both body and spirit.
Major highlight of the program was the Qur’anic Ramadan Quiz competition, where participants demonstrated exceptional knowledge and recitation of the Holy Qur’an.
Top three winners of the competition were honoured with significant cash prizes: ₦200,000 for first place, ₦150,000 for second place, and ₦100,000 for third place. The winners also received gifts and formal recognition during the ceremony.
Other Maltina company officials at the event, were Kabiru Kassim, Corporate Affairs Manager – North; Government Affairs Manager, Abuja; and Hakeem Balogun, Regional Trade and Marketing Manager with Danlandi John the Corporate Affairs advisor North.
