Nestlé employees mentor 12,000 students

 Nestlé employees mentor 12,000 students 

280 Nestlé Nigeria volunteers including the Managing Director and CEO, Wassim 

Elhusseini are mentoring 12,000 students in JSS2, SS1 and SS2 classes in twentythree public secondary schools across Nigeria. The Youth Leadership Mentoring 

Program aims to instill the right values, skills and attitudes requisite for success 

and positive personal development from an early age in children. 

The program now in its second season, is a collaboration between Nestlé Nigeria 

and REVAMP Africa, a youth-focused non-profit organization with the vision to 

revive educational values and maximize potential among young people, especially 

in public secondary schools.

Joy Ukpong, an SS2 student at Estate Senior Grammar School Ilupeju, Lagos State 

says that as a result of the mentoring session with Wassim, she has resolved that 

the top four values she will imbibe for her personal development and academic 

success are determination, kindness, generosity and respect for others. This is the 

first time she has ever been in a mentoring program. 

Recounting her experience, Joy said, “My classmates and I are excited to have the 

mentors in our classes. Today’s session on values and morality was very 

interesting. The mentors spoke to us about developing personal values for success

in life. I am determined to live by the four values I have set for myself, both in 

school and outside the school. I will also put in more effort in my academics so I 

can excel and achieve my dreams.”

Wassim Elhusseini, MD/CEO Nestlé Nigeria PLC said, “At Nestlé, we believe that 

communities cannot thrive if they fail to offer a future for younger generations. I 

am therefore delighted that Nestlé is collaborating with REVAMP Africa on this 

initiative that prepares young people for success in life. The Youth Leadership  

Mentoring Program is a great opportunity to encourage children to imbibe the 

right values, build good character and develop leadership skills. 

I am proud of the 280 Nestlé Cares volunteers who have dedicated time despite

their busy schedules to mentor 12,000 children across the country over a 4-week 

period. We are confident of the positive impact this initiative will make in the lives 

of all the mentees.”

Mr. Kelechi Anyalechi, founder, REVAMP Africa Foundation said, “We are thrilled 

to commence another stream of the transformative Youth Leadership Mentoring 

Program in collaboration with Nestlé Nigeria. The program is designed to 

empower and nurture the leaders of tomorrow through experiential learning. 

Young people will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in real scenarios, 

learn from successful Nestlé Nigeria and REVAMP Africa leaders who have made 

a difference in various fields. This practical approach will enable them to develop 

the necessary skills and gain valuable insights to become young excellent 

leaders.”

The principal of Estate Senior Grammar School, Ilupeju, Mr. Olurotimi Joseph 

Egunyomi said “I thank Nestlé for this mentoring program which is value adding 

for the students. The opportunity to meet professionals from diverse fields will 

have a lasting impact on the children. We are glad that a company like this is 

playing a complementary role, assisting us in achieving our objective of raising 

children who excel in academics and character. The students and I are looking 

forward to subsequent sessions.”

Through the Youth Leadership Mentoring Program, Nestlé Nigeria and REVAMP 

Africa are equipping young individuals across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria, 

with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to excel in an ever-evolving 

world.

Nestlé Cares is the company’s employee volunteer program which provides

opportunities for Nestlé employees to give back to society by offering their time, 

talent and resources to impact individuals and families, communities, and the 

environment.

 

Oluwatoyin Mathnuel

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