Nestle restates commitment to technical training of youths
Cross section of the graduands at the Technical Workshop Trainees of Nestle Nig. Plc, Flowergate Factory, Sagamu Photo by Olasupo Abimbola Olosunde/ NAN
Nestle Nigeria has reiterated its commitment towards providing technical training to youths to make them employable and self reliance.
The company stated this recently during the graduation ceremony of 20 youths that benefitted from the company’s 18 months Technical Training Programme.
Speaking during the graduation ceremony held at the Flowergate Factory in Ogun State, Managing Director, Nestlé Nigeria Plc, Wassim ElHusseini, noted that Nestlé is actively supporting governmental initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth by creating more job opportunities through the training of youth for higher-productivity sectors.
He however called for enhanced collaboration between the private sector and the Federal Government to address youth unemployment rate, while noting that government efforts alone are insufficient to resolve the unemployment crisis.
ElHusseini pointed out that one of the company’s primary objectives is to assist young people in acquiring the skills and capabilities essential for engaging in the expanding economy while noting that the technical training programme is designed to prepare youth for economic opportunities, whether through employment or entrepreneurship.
He said 98 percent of the 20 beneficiaries of the 18-month programme have been offered jobs by the organisation.
Country Human Resources Manager, Nestlé Nigeria Plc, Shakiru Lawal said graduates of the Flowergate Technical Training Centre were the best outcomes of all the training programmes, including those from other locations in Agbara and Agbati.
He noted that the initiative is part of Nestlé’s commitment to help develop young people’s skills and make them more employable.
