{
  "id": 11060162,
  "title": "Berger Paints boss demands shift to problem-solving innovation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/berger-paints-boss-demands-shift-to-problem-solving-innovation",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T00:00:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/berger-paints-boss-demands-shift-to-problem-solving-innovation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abi Ayida, the Chairman of Berger Paints Nigeria Plc, has called for a shift from focusing on new products to addressing real economic, environmental, and social problems in Nigeria. At the launch of Berger Paints' CoolComfort thermal paint solution in Lagos, Ayida emphasized that innovation should be judged by its practicality and ability to deliver tangible value.\n\nCoolComfort, suitable for both interior and exterior surfaces, is designed to lower heat absorption in buildings, promoting energy efficiency and comfortable indoor environments. The product was presented at an industry conference attended by professionals from various sectors, including real estate, construction, architecture, design, finance, sustainability, facility management, and government.\n\nAyida stressed that Berger Paints' long-standing experience in Nigeria's built environment necessitates the application of this knowledge to contemporary challenges. He highlighted the increasing demand for structures that can cope with Nigeria's climate while providing comfort and resilience, underscoring the necessity of practical innovation.\n\nGroup Managing Director Alaba Fagun explained that CoolComfort was created to meet evolving consumer needs and environmental changes. The development of CoolComfort was driven by the goal of improving the living conditions of Nigerians in their homes and workspaces, addressing the need for climate responsiveness, occupant well-being, and energy conservation.\n\nFagun added that building quality should be evaluated not just by physical structures and finishes, but by occupant comfort, efficiency, and overall experience. She described CoolComfort as part of Berger Paints' response to the growing challenges in the built environment, aiming to ensure Nigerian buildings perform better, feel better, and contribute to improved quality of life.\n\nThe Chair Centre Group's CEO, Ibukun Awosika, urged businesses to better understand consumers and respond proactively to changing market trends. In her keynote address titled \"Innovation as a Catalyst for Sustainable Growth,\" Awosika described innovation as a mindset that challenges existing practices, identifies emerging needs, and delivers lasting value centered on quality, safety, and customer experience.",
  "summary": "The Chairman of Berger Paints Nigeria, Abi Ayida, has called for a shift to innovation that solves real economic, environmental, and social challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/berger-paints-boss-demands-shift-to-problem-solving-innovation/",
  "key_points": [
    "Berger Paints CEO Abi Ayida demands shift from new products to problem-solving innovation.",
    "CoolComfort thermal paint solution addresses heat absorption, energy efficiency, and indoor comfort.",
    "Innovation judged by practicality, value, and ability to improve living conditions in Nigeria."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Berger Paints' leadership is reorienting its innovation strategy to tackle pressing economic, environmental, and social issues, signaling a shift towards practical solutions that deliver tangible value to Nigerians.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Berger Paints boss demands shift to problem-solving innovation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/berger-paints-boss-demands-shift-to-problem-solving-innovation-11061363",
        "published": "2026-10-01T00:06:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}