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

 




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 community of 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,

accessibility and affordability are top issues limiting access to quality education in

Sub Saharan Africa. The Nestlé Community Scholarship Scheme seeks to help

bridge the gap by providing financial support to help youth complete their science

and technology studies in the secondary and tertiary categories.

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

Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager of Nestlé Nigeria PLC,

Mrs. Victoria Uwadoka said, “In a nation with a 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.”

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.

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

youths in 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 Technology in Ogun

State, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, represented by the Zonal Education Officer,

Ado-Odo Ota, Mr. Olugbenga Kikisuhu, commended Nestlé for the initiative. He

said, “A modest history is being recorded here today as Nestlé Nigeria PLC has

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

most important scholarship benefits to our society is that it gives us engineers,

doctors, academics, lawyers and scientists from backgrounds that ordinarily could

not have met up with the financial burdens of education”.

On his part, the Alagbara of Agbara Kingdom, HRM Oba (Barr.) Lukman Jayeola

Agunbiade, Olute III said, “This scholarship scheme is a laudable initiative by

Nestlé Nigeria PLC. I am delighted to be part of this event promoting the education

and empowerment of youth in Agbara. The company has positively impacted the

community over the years and we have enjoyed a good relationship”.

One of the beneficiaries of the scholarship in the tertiary category, Rereloluwa

Obafemi-Moses, a Medical Student of the University of Lagos, expressed her

delight


at being selected as one of the beneficiaries of the scheme. She said that

the award means a lot to her as it will further motivate increased commitment to

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

Nigerians.

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