Nestlé Nigeria emerged winner of the “NECA Excellence Award in Food & Beverages (Food) category
at the “Employers’ Excellence Awards 2024”, organized by Nigeria Employers’ Consultative
Association (NECA), in Lagos recently. The Company was also recognized for its investment in
sustainability with the “Visible Impact Award in Investment in SDG and Green Projects” award.
The Employers’ Excellence Awards celebrates companies that made significant contributions to the
economy during the year while prioritizing employee well-being, inclusivity, diversity and
sustainability, especially in a challenging business environment.
Mr. Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, Director-General of NECA said, “The Employers’ Excellence Award has
become a beacon of inspiration for companies in Nigeria, demonstrating that businesses can thrive by
nurturing their workforce, investing in innovation, and giving back to the community. Nestlé has set a
remarkable example of delivering positive impact for their people and the environment while
successfully navigating today’s business challenges.”
It is significant to note that in October 2024, Nestle Nigeria also emerged winner in 11 out of 15
categories at the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, CIPMN, Human Resources
Best Practices OSCAR Awards.
“We are deeply honored to receive these prestigious awards,” stated Mr. Shakiru Lawal, Country
Human Resources Manager, Nestlé Nigeria. “This recognition reflects our sustained efforts to nurture
our most valuable assets – our people from hiring to retirement, by creating an open and respectful
environment, investing in development, and ensuring access to coaching and mentorship.”
Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability Manager at Nestlé
Nigeria added, “In addition to our people first culture, we believe that our business success will be
sustained by contributing to the growth of our environment, a principle we call Creating Shared Value.
We believe that our success as a company is tied to the well-being of our employees, our
communities, and the planet, and we remain committed to empowering our people while creating
shared value.”
Nestle continues to make giant and significant strides through our people by prioritizing and investing
in their development.
In line with its commitment to protecting the planet for future generations, Nestlé Nigeria sustained its
plastics neutrality status, achieving 100% of 1ton in 1ton out basis removal of plastics packaging from
the environment. The company remains the first and only company in Nigeria to achieve the
maximum allowed quantity of recycled PET in its water bottles.
Nestlé has also begun transitioning its packaging to recyclable materials and has launched energy
and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction initiatives across its operations, leading to substantial
energy savings of over 46,729 GJ and a reduction of 5,274 tons of CO2 equivalent in GHG emissions.
