From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
The Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd says it has empowered 1,327 young Nigerians with entrepreneurial skills for self sufficiency.
NBC said the training was carried out at one of its editions of #YouthEmpowered initiative, held in Abuja recently.
According to a statement by the company, the participants were engaged through a series of dynamic workshops, engaging discussions, and hands-on activities, to equip them with the skills and knowledge required to navigate today’s competitive job market.
The statement quoted Olukemi Ogunsakin, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Lead, at NBC, explaining that the initiative perfectly complements one of the six focus areas of Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company’s Mission 2025 sustainability commitment to train 1 million youths by 2025.
“Since the program’s inception in Nigeria, we have recorded a cumulative reach of over 48,000 youths and the initiative has proven its capacity to catalyse positive changes, nurturing a new generation of young, skilled, individuals prepared to transform the path for socioeconomic growth and success for our nation. Our goal is to broaden our reach and impact as many young Nigerians as we can”, he stated.
On his part, Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement, said that the overwhelming response and enthusiasm from participants reaffirmed the importance of investing in youth development initiatives.
He said: “We are incredibly proud of what these young individuals have accomplished and are confident in their ability to drive meaningful change in society.”
Designed to provide young Nigerians with critical entrepreneurship and employability skills, the event was said to feature interactive sessions offering attendees profound insights into emerging trends and industry best practices.
Participants were educated on the fundamentals of AI and its applications in career development, equipping them with indispensable skills essential for navigating the digital era.