Nestle Nigeria invests N6bn to train 309 in 15 years

Nestlé Nigeria has invested over N6 billion to equip over 309 young Nigerians with hands-on technical and vocational skills across its three locations in Agbara, Flowergate, and Abaji.  The training facilitated through the Nestlé Technical Training Centre is part of Nestlé Needs YOUth and Nestlé’s global youth initiatives launched in 2013 to equip young people […]

Nestlé Nigeria has invested over N6 billion to equip over 309 young Nigerians with hands-on technical and vocational skills across its three locations in Agbara, Flowergate, and Abaji. 

The training facilitated through the Nestlé Technical Training Centre is part of Nestlé Needs YOUth and Nestlé’s global youth initiatives launched in 2013 to equip young people with skills, experience, and opportunities to access meaningful employment, with a goal of reaching 10 million youths worldwide by 2030.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Wassim Elhusseini, emphasized the alignment of the initiative with its core purpose. 

“At Nestlé, our purpose is to unlock the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone today and for generations to come. It is this purpose that drives initiatives such as this,” he said.

He described the Nestlé Technical Training Centre as a pipeline of investment, saying it is an investment in the future of  industry, communities, and the thousands of talented young Nigerians ready to grow and excel. 

“Over the past 15 years, we have seen firsthand how this pipeline of talent has strengthened our operations, built critical capabilities within the industry, and created meaningful pathways for young people to thrive. We remain firmly committed to continuing this journey, expanding opportunities, deepening impact, and empowering the next generation of skilled professionals who will shape the future of our industry and our nation,” he said.

The Country Human Resource Manager Shakiru Lawal, highlighted Nestle’s broader impact of the Nestlé Needs YOUth initiative, saying 98% of graduates moving into employment through the programme has become a key talent pipeline for the business. 

“At Nestlé, our youth development work across

Central and West Africa is guided by a simple belief: unlocking potential through skills, opportunity, and real pathways to work. Through structured training, apprenticeships, and strong industry partnerships, we are helping young people build the skills they need to succeed in today’s workforce while also strengthening the future of our industry,” he said.