Nestlé Nigeria Commissions Community School Projects

One of the classrooms in the newly commissioned school block.

Learners of Salvation Army Primary School 1 Agbara, Ogun State will now enjoy a more conducive learning environment with the commissioning of a fully equipped block of 3 classrooms renovated by Nestlé Nigeria.

This is part of a project comprising 2 blocks of 5 classrooms and a crèche. The company is also reactivating the solar system to power the facilities within the school premises.

Speaking at the event, Nestlé’s Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Mrs. Victoria Uwadoka, said, “Building a learning culture in early childhood is difficult when the environment is not conducive. This is why we are committed to improving facilities in the schools closest to our operations. Strong in the belief that access to quality education increases opportunities for a better quality of life, Nestlé Nigeria has invested in enhancing infrastructure in public schools, reaching over 4,000 children in Ogun State and Abaji in the FCT in the past 3 years alone”.

She said the company achieves its objective of building thriving communities in collaboration with the State Universal Basic Education Boards to support government’s efforts to reposition the education sector for improved performance.

This fact was appreciated by the Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board, Mr. Olalekan Kuye who said, “I specially commend Nestlé Nigeria PLC for this laudable intervention which complements our collective drive to further improve the state of our learning environment. These projects are also unique and in accordance with recommended standards.”

Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager Nestlé Nigeria PLC and the Alagbara of Agbara, HRM Oba Lukman Jayeola Agunbiade.

“I charge the school, management committee and community development association and our esteemed learners to judiciously utilize and ensure that the buildings are well secured and preserved for continuous use.”

In his comments at the project handover ceremony, the Alagbara of Agbara, HRM Oba Lukman Jayeola Agunbiade said, “I am delighted that the commissioning of the classroom blocks renovated by Nestlé Nigeria is taking place during the celebration of my 5th year in office as the Alagbara of the illustrious Agbara community. I sincerely appreciate Nestlé for remaining a responsible member of this community, and for investing in improving teaching and learning facilities in Salvation Army Primary School among others. I am therefore pleased to receive this project on behalf of my people.”

Salvation Army Primary School 1 Agbara is one of the beneficiaries of the Nestlé for Healthier Kids (N4HK), a school-based nutrition education program that equips children to make better nutrition decisions from an early age to promote a healthier future.

L – R: Shakiru Lawal, Country Human Resources Manager Nestlé Nigeria PLC, the Alagbara of Agbara, HRM Oba Lukman Jayeola Agunbiade, the Olori of Agbara Kingdom Olori Adeola Agunbiade, Mr. Olalekan Kuye Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board and Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager Nestlé Nigeria PLC.

Nestlé for Healthier Kids reaches 17,000 children in 30 schools, 20 of them in Ogun State and 10 in the Federal Capital Territory. The program is delivered in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, the Federal Ministry of Health, Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board, FCT Universal Basic Education Board and the Nutrition Society of Nigeria.

Nestlé Nigeria is one of the largest food companies in Africa with the purpose of unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone today and for generations to come.

For over 58 years, the company has been delighting consumers around Nigeria by consistently delivering high quality nutritious food.

With a staff strength of over 2,300 direct employees, 3 manufacturing sites, 7 branch offices and a head office located in Lagos, the company produces and markets several iconic brands including Nestlé Purelife, Golden Morn, Milo, Maggi And Nescafé.