{"id":67727,"date":"2022-12-16T20:00:01","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T19:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/?p=67727"},"modified":"2022-12-16T20:00:01","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T19:00:01","slug":"enhancing-technical-training-programme-nestle-nigeria-celebrates-6th-batch-of-graduates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/enhancing-technical-training-programme-nestle-nigeria-celebrates-6th-batch-of-graduates\/","title":{"rendered":"Enhancing Technical Training Programme: Nestl\u00e9 Nigeria Celebrates 6th Batch Of Graduates"},"content":{"rendered":"

In its avowed determination to enhance Technical Training Programme, which aims to bridge the skills gap by equipping youth with the required expertise to support industrialization, Nestl\u00e9 Nigeria has graduated participants of its 18-month programme.<\/p>\n

\"\"Oluwadarasinmi Adesakin is a beneficiary of Nestl\u00e9 Nigeria\u2019s 18-month Technical Training program and he is the best graduating student of Batch 6.<\/p>\n

It was learnt that Oluwadarasinmi, is a citizen of Oyo State in Western Nigeria, Oluwadarasinmi obtained his National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Petroleum Training Institute in Warri, Delta State.<\/p>\n

Although he was already working, he aspired to develop himself further and was elated to be accepted into the technical training program. He, therefore, set his mind to make the best of the opportunity and to attain the best possible result.<\/p>\n

Oluwadarasinmi’s determination paid off as he finished his studies in flying colours, achieving a total of 29 distinctions, out of 36 courses in the City and Guilds examinations, the best result since the program started in 2011.<\/p>\n

“Today was a huge surprise for my father, Mr. Adesakin Adeoye, a Mechanical Engineer himself,\u201d Oluwadarasinmi said.<\/p>\n

“He did not know I was the best graduating student or that I would
\nbe going to Switzerland for an internship program. He was so elated and could not hold back his joy. This, for me, was very fulfilling.\u201d<\/p>\n

Oluwadarasinmi Adesakin was ecstatic as he joined his colleagues at the 6th graduation ceremony which took place at Nestl\u00e9 Nigeria\u2019s Technical Training Center in Agbara, Ogun State.<\/p>\n

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
\nAfrica.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the ceremony, theMD\/CEO, Nestl\u00e9 Nigeria, Mr Wassim Elhusseini said, “At Nestl\u00e9, 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
\ntomorrow.<\/p>\n

They do not only help their communities thrive, but also benefit Nestl\u00e9 with their
\nfresh 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
\nindustrialization we need to grow our economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

In his comments, Thomas Schneider, Consul General, Consulate of Switzerland in Lagos, said, \u201cWe are delighted that for eleven years on, this joint training program between the Switzerland Government and Nestl\u00e9 Nigeria is still making impact on young people within the country, creating job opportunities.\u201d<\/p>

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Inaugurated in 2011, The 18-month intensive program trains participants in machining, mechanical fitting operations, electrical operations, instrumentation operations and automation.<\/p>\n

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 Nestl\u00e9 factory in Switzerland, sponsored by the Swiss Embassy in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

Over 160 students have benefitted from the program since its inception, with over 90% of them directly employed by Nestl\u00e9 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 Nestl\u00e9 factories in Switzerland in the first few months of 2023.<\/p>\n

95% of the graduates, including Darasinmi, have been employed by Nestl\u00e9 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.<\/p>\n

The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbagbu, represented by the Zonal Education Officer, Ado-Odo Ota, Mr Olugbenga Kikisuhu said, \u201cEducation is the bedrock of any meaningful social and economic development, and we all must accord education the priority it deserves. Nestl\u00e9 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.<\/p>\n

In his remarks, the Ogun State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Dr. Kehinde Oluwadare, represented by Adetokunbo Salami, Director,Youth Development forbthe Ministry, said, \u201cI am delighted to witness another batch of young Nigerians graduating from the Nestl\u00e9 technical training program. Initiatives such as these are well aligned with the vision of the Ogun State Government on youth empowerment. I commend Nestl\u00e9 for this sustained intervention which not only equips young people with relevant industry skills and expertise butis also providing economic and job opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

On his part, the Alagbara of Agbara, HRM Oba (Barr.) Lukman Jaiyeola Agunbiade, commended Nestl\u00e9 for the positive impact the company is making within the Agbara community, especially in capacity development and empowerment of young people.<\/p>\n

He described Nestl\u00e9 Nigeria as a valued stakeholder, and congratulated all graduates, encouraging them to maximally utilize the opportunity provided by the company.<\/p>\n

Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Oluwadarasinmi Adesakin, said, \u201cWe are grateful for this excellent platform created by Nestl\u00e9 Nigeria for young Nigerians. The training program
\nhas been an unforgettable journey and a robust experience that has equipped my colleagues and I with knowledge, skills and core values such as integrity, leadership and accountability
\nrequired to thrive in life.<\/p>\n

We are sincerely grateful to Nestl\u00e9, 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.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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