NTTC Fgate 1: Dignitaries at the inauguration of our new Nestlé Technical Training Center at our Flowergate factory in Ogun State today with the newly admitted students of the Center. |
Anthonia Ehibor is one of the twenty trainees admitted into an 18-month Technical Training program at Nestlé Nigeria’s newest Technical Training Center (TTC) at the company’s Flowergate Factory in Ogun State.
Anthonia, an indigene of Edo State with an Ordinary
National Diploma (OND) in Engineering from the Federal Polytechnic Auchi,
aspires to develop her technical competence in order to secure a good job in
her chosen field. “I need to earn an income to meet my needs and to support my
family,” she said.
Nestlé Technical Training Center, Flowergate is the
third facility set up by Nestlé in the country, in line with her commitment to help young people build the capabilities
and skills they need to contribute towards accelerating industrialization.
The first technical training centre was inaugurated in
2011 at Nestlé’s Agbara factory in Ogun State and in 2017, opened the second
centre in the Abaji factory, in the Federal Capital Territory to cater for
young people in the Northern part of the country.
Trainees participate in an intensive 18-month program
which builds their competence in machining, mechanical fitting operations,
electrical operations, instrumentation operations and automation, culminating
in the prestigious London City and Guilds technical certification examination.
Speaking at the commissioning of the Flowergate TTC,
the MD/CEO, Nestlé Nigeria, Mr Wassim Elhusseini said, “The technical training program is an initiative of our global
flagship program, Nestlé Needs Youth. The program is one of the sustainable
pathways through which we contribute to meeting the technical needs in the
industry while enabling young Nigerians access economic opportunities. Young
people have a key role to play in shaping the future we desire. We are
determined to remain at the forefront of the fight against youth unemployment
by helping young people develop the capabilities and skills they need to
contribute towards accelerating the industrialization we need to grow our
economy”.
Participants at the ceremony included parents, the trainees, the Traditional Ruler of Remoland and community leaders, representatives of the Government of Ogun State, Industry associations, and program partners including the Switzerland Embassy and Nigerian Employers Consultative Association (NECA).
The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science
and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbagbu said, “The set-up of Nestlé’s third
technical training center in the country and second in Ogun State, attests to
her commitment to manpower development, capacity building and technical skills
acquisition, also focus areas for the Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science
and Technology. I sincerely appreciate the company for her investments towards
building the competences of young people over the years and for her support and
collaboration on the State Government’s effort towards improving technical
education in the state”.
In his comments, Mr. Wale Oyerinde, Director General,
Nigerian Employers Consultative Association (NECA) said “With the rising
unemployment and challenged educational system, one of the sure paths to rapid
national development is Technical and vocational skills development. We commend
Nestlé for her commitment and massive investment, not only in youth development
but also in skills and National development. This effort is commendable and
also worthy of emulation by other companies”.
Also speaking at the event, the Ogun State
Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Dr Kehinde Oluwadare said, “I
congratulate Nestlé Nigeria as she continues to contribute to the development
of young people in Ogun State and the nation by prioritizing skills development
and job creation. I am particularly delighted that the vision of the company is
in tandem with the focus on youth empowerment by the Prince Dapo Abiodun led
Administration”.
HRM, Alaiyeluwa Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, the
Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland said, “We are proud to be associated
with Nestlé, particularly on the commencement of this wonderful initiative. I
commend the Management of the company for investing in technical education of
young people, who are the future of the country. We will make sure the company
continues to have the enabling environment to continue to do good for and
within this community”.
Expressing her delight on behalf of the trainees,
Anthonia Ehibor, said, “We are excited to be the pioneer students of Nestlé
technical training centre, Flowergate. We appreciate Nestlé Nigeria for
creating this opportunity for us to gain the skills we need to be future-ready.
We look forward to learning, sharing ideas and networking within the 18 months
of the training. You can count on us to put in the hard work and commitment
required to make you and our parents proud”.
Over 160 students have benefitted from the technical training program since its inception, with 95% of them directly employed by Nestlé Nigeria. Country HR Manager, Nestlé Nigeria PLC, Shakiru Lawal, announced the resumption of 50 new students across the three training centres at Agbara, Abaji and Flowergate in the past week.
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