Nestlé Nigeria Celebrates 6th batch of Technical Training Program Graduates
Posted By Town Crier News Nigeria
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Nigeria 15thDecember 2022-Oluwadarasinmi Adesakin is abeneficiaryof Nestlé
Nigeria’s 18-month Technical Training program which aims to bridge the skills gap by
equipping youth with the required expertise to support industrialization.He is the best
graduating student of Batch 6.
A citizen of Oyo State in Western Nigeria,Darasinmi obtainedhis National Diploma in
Mechanical Engineering from the Petroleum Training Institute in Warri, Delta State.
Although he was already working, he aspired to develop himselffurther and was elated to
be accepted into the technical training program.
He therefore set his mind to makethe best
of the opportunity andto attain the best possible result.
Darasinmi’s determination paid off as he finished his studiesin flying colours, achievinga
total of 29 distinctions, out of 36 courses in the City and Guilds examinations, the best result since the program started in 2011.
“Today was a huge surprise for my father, Mr. Adesakin Adeoye, a Mechanical Engineer
himself,” Darasinmi said. “He did not know I was the best graduating student or that I would
be going to Switzerland for an internship program.
He was so elated and could not hold
back his joy.
This, for me, was very fulfilling.”
Oluwadarasinmi Adesakin was ecstatic as he joined his colleagues at the 6thgraduation
ceremony which took placeat Nestlé Nigeria’s Technical Training Center inAgbara, Ogun
State.All of the 20 trainees excelled at the Diploma 3, 4 and 5 examinations of London City and Guilds, obtaining distinctions in Thermodynamics, and the best overall results in West Africa. Speaking at the ceremony, theMD/CEO, Nestlé Nigeria, Mr Wassim Elhusseini said,“At Nestlé, we believe that young people have a key role to play in building thriving, resilient
communities.
Young people are our future, they are the entrepreneurs and innovators of
tomorrow.
They do not only help their communities thrive, but also benefit Nestlé with their
fresh ideas, diverse perspectives, and energy.
This is why we are passionate about helping
them to build the capabilities and skills they need to contribute towards accelerating the
industrialization we need to grow our economy.”
In his comments.
Thomas Schneider, Consul General, Consulate of Switzerland in Lagos,
said, “We are delighted that for eleven years on, this joint training program between the
Switzerland Government and Nestlé Nigeria is still making impact on young people within
the country, creating job opportunities.”
Inaugurated in 2011.
The 18-month intensive program trains participants in machining,
mechanical fitting operations, electrical operations, instrumentation operations and
automation.
The program culminates in the prestigious London City and Guilds technical
certification with the top five graduates of each batch undergoing a further three-month
internship program at a Nestlé factory in Switzerland, sponsored by theSwiss Embassy in
Nigeria.
Over 160 students have benefitted from the program since its inception, with over 90% of
them directly employed by Nestlé Nigeria. All the participants of batch 6, 40% of them
females, successfully completed the training and the top 5 performers will be undertaking
an internship and mentoring program at Nestlé factories in Switzerland in the first few
months of 2023. 95% of the graduates, including Darasinmi, havebeen employed by Nestlé
Nigeria.
Parents of the graduates, the Traditional Ruler of Agbara, and representatives of the Ogun
State Government present at the event all expressed their appreciation of the value that the
TTC has been adding over the past 11years.
TheOgun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi
Arigbagbu, represented by the Zonal Education Officer, Ado-Odo Ota, Mr Olugbenga
Kikisuhu said, “Education is the bedrock of any meaningful social and economic development, and we all must accord education the priority it deserves.
Nestlé Nigeria PLC
has today taken another giant step on her journey of empowering young Nigerians for a
better tomorrow by upskilling and employing the graduates. I congratulate the beneficiarie
of this laudable technical training program and particularly appreciate the Management of
Nestlé Nigeria PLC for her consistent contribution to educational development in the state.”
In his remarks, the Ogun State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Dr.
Kehinde Oluwadare, represented by Adetokunbo Salami, Director,Youth Development for
the Ministry, said,“I am delighted to witness another batch of young Nigerians graduating
from the Nestlé technical training program. Initiatives such as these are well aligned with
the vision of the Ogun State Government on youth empowerment. I commend Nestlé for
this sustained intervention which not only equips young people with relevant industry skills
and expertise butis also providing economic and job opportunities.”
Picture – Agbara TTC: The graduating students.
Picture –
Agbara TTC 2: From left to right – Engr Martins Adeleke the City and Guilds Country Manager, Shakiru Lawal the Country HR Manager at Nestlé Nigeria PLC, HRM Oba (Barr.) Lukman Jayeola Agunbiade the Alagbara of Agbara, Wassim Elhusseini, MD/CEO Nestlé Nigeria, Ibukun-Olu Ipinmoye the Agbara Factory Manager at Nestlé Nigeria PLC and Thomas Schneider the Consul General at the Consulate of Switzerland in Lagos.
On his part, the Alagbara of Agbara, HRM Oba(Barr.)Lukman JaiyeolaAgunbiade,
commended Nestlé for the positive impact the company is making within the Agbara
community,especially in capacity development and empowerment of young people. He
described Nestlé Nigeriaas a valued stakeholder, andcongratulated all graduates,
encouragingthem to maximally utilize the opportunity provided by the company.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Oluwadarasinmi Adesakin, said, “We are gratefulfor
thisexcellent platform created by Nestlé Nigeria for youngNigerians. The training program
has been an unforgettable journeyand a robust experiencethat has equipped my colleagues
and I with knowledge, skills and core values such as integrity, leadership and accountability
required to thrive in life.
We are sincerely grateful to Nestlé, the Swiss Consulate and all the partners supporting this
program. I commend all my colleagues for the passion, teamwork and dedication that has
enabled us to successfully complete the program
