Nestlé Nigeria restates commitment to promoting youth education in her host communities

Picture 1: (L-R) Alagbara of Agbara - HRM Oba (Barr.) Lukman Jayeola Agunbiade, Olute III, A recipient of the Nestlé Scholarship Scheme - Miss. Yetunde Juliet Agunbiekun, Country Human Resources Manager - Nestlé, Shakiru Lawal and Nestlé Agbara Factory manager - Ibukun-Olu Ipinmoye

Nestlé Nigeria PLC has announced the second phase of her community 

scholarship scheme for youth of her host communities. The scholarship scheme 

is positioned to enable deserving students of her host communities attain their 

educational and personal aspirations through financial sponsorship.

The scheme which was launched in 2020 for the host communities of the 

company’s factories located at Sagamu Interchange, Ogun State and Abaji, 

Federal Capital Territory, has been extended to include the host communityof the company’s third factory in Agbara, Ogun State.

The scheme which is in two categories, senior secondary and tertiary, will grant 

funds to cover tuition, accommodation, uniform, books and other expenses for the duration of beneficiaries’education in the respective categories.

This program is aligned to Sustainable Development Goal(SDGs) 4 -ensure 

inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning 

opportunities for all by 2030. Education is key to prosperity as it opens a world of 

opportunities. 

Several factors including inadequate infrastructure, lack of opportunities, 

bridge the gap by providingfinancial supportto help youth complete their science Sub Saharan Africa.The Nestlé Community Scholarship Scheme seeks to help accessibility and affordability are top issues limiting access to quality education in and technology studies inthe secondary and tertiary categories.

Speaking at the event to introduce Nestlé Scholarship scheme in Agbara, the 

Corporate Communicationsand Public Affairs Manager of Nestlé Nigeria PLC, 

Mrs. Victoria Uwadoka said, " In a nation with high youth population like ours,it is clear that communities cannot thrive if they fail to offer a future for younger 

generations.Nestlé Community Scholarship Scheme aims to contribute towards creating a future for youth by preparing them to participate in industry. 

The focus on science and technology is deliberate to build much needed local capacity.” 

“We are therefore pleased to announce the extension of the scheme to deserving 

youthsin Agbara. The scholarship awards cover the cost of tuition, accommodation, uniforms and books for the duration of beneficiaries’studies so long as they attain the minimum required academic performance each year.” 

The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technologyin Ogun State, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu,represented by the Zonal Education Officer, Ado-Odo Ota,Mr. Olugbenga Kikisuhu, commended Nestlé for the initiative. He doctors, academics, lawyers and scientists from backgrounds that ordinarily could said,“A modest history is being recorded here today as Nestlé Nigeria PLC has most important scholarship benefits to our society is that it gives us engineers, taken a giant step by extending its love and generosity to better the lots of under

privileged and deserving indigenous students of Agbara community. One of the not have met up with the financial burdens of education”.

On his part, the Alagbara of Agbara Kingdom, HRM Oba (Barr.) Lukman Jayeola and empowerment of youth in Agbara. The company has positively impacted the Nestlé Nigeria PLC. I am delighted to be part of this event promoting the education Agunbiade, Olute III said, “This scholarship scheme is a laudable initiative by community over the years and we have enjoyed a good relationship”.

 Picture 5: Alagbara of Agbara - HRM Oba (Barr.) Lukman Jayeola Agunbiade, Olute III with the recipients of the Nestlé Scholarship Scheme and other dignitaries at the event.

One of the beneficiaries of the scholarship in the tertiary category, Rereloluwa delight at being selected as one of the beneficiaries of the scheme. She saidthat 

her academics. She also appreciated Nestlé Nigeria for its investment in young 

Obafemi-Moses, a Medical Student of the University of Lagos, expressed her the award means a lot to her as it will further motivate increased commitment to Nigerians. 

The event had stakeholders including community leaders, youth leaders, principals of beneficiary secondary schools, parents and education officials in attendance. 

109 students drawn from the company’s communities around Owode-Egba, 

Sagamu, Abaji and Agbara currently benefit from the scheme. They were selected based on their academic performance and rigorous verification processes. 

The company continues to make a meaningful difference in her host communities technology professionals. This is another of the many ways through which the scheme, Nestlé continues to help building the next generation of science and by creating initiatives to help youth unlock their potential. Through the scholarship company Creates Shared Value to help build thriving communities.