Nestlé supports rural women retailersin Nigeriato growtheir businesses~Starimagenews.com
- Sir Teju Ogunjimi, Executive Member, Royal Initiative for the Development of Sagamu Community (RIDSCO)
- Comrade Isiaka Salami, Executive Vice Chairman, Sagamu Local Government Area
- Khaled Ramadan, Commercial Manager, Nestlé Nigeria PLC
- Kabiesi Odofin Soyindo, representing the Akarigbo of Remoland, HRM Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi
- Abiodun Bella, Ade Distribution and Investment Company
Participants at the event
Cross section of female retailers from Sagamu
theirlivelihoods is one of the ways through which Nestlé Nigeria is Creating Shared Value
small businesses in rural areas across Nigeria.
woman is linked to a personal mentor for oneonone coaching to ensure adoption of the
Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria by helping them build financial security to improve
The beneficiaries are subsequently registered in a 3-month mentorship program and each
Nigeria Project. The beneficiaries are women within NestléNigeria’s value chain, running
along itsvalue chain. The program was estabished to help beneficiaries scale up their
key learnings from the training received to achieve the desired success. Over 60% of the
businesses and sustain the new level of up to three times the size of their existing
Since August 2021, Nestlé Nigeria has helped 332 women to scale up their businesses
Nestlé products valued at 300% of their monthly sales at the time of joining the program.
by 300% and to sustain the new level through the Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in
businesses.
keeping and customer service, mentorship and coaching in addition to grants in form of
This objective is achieved through business training covering merchandizing, book
beneficiaries achieve the 300% target growth within the 3-month coaching period!
Aminat Kolawole is one of the 332 women across the country, supported by Nestlé
Partnerships at FDConsults, implementation partner of Nestlé Empowering Rural Women
Nigeria to scale up their businesses through the Nestlé Rural Women empowerment
in ourcommitment to empowerment and sustainable developmentand we are proud to
have an opportunity to make a tangible difference in their lives”.
The stories and testimonials from previous beneficiaries, particularly 100% to 200%
Also speaking at the event, Mr. Phranklin Audu, Lead Facilitator & Head, Strategic
necessary knowledge and resources to grow my business so I can earn more money to
small business for 8 years in Sagamu, where she sells food and beverages, toiletries,
Commercial Manager, Khaled Ramadan, said “Creating shared value within our
Oluwa stores, was selected for the project. “I believe that this opportunity will provide the
support my famiy and cater for my children’s education”.
business growth within three months of joining the program, encourages us to do more.
drinks, house-hold consumables among others. She is excited that her business, Idera
Empowerment Program is not a one-time event but an ongoing process of value creation.
in Nigeria Project said, “We have amazing testimonials from previous beneficiaries.
communities is core in the way we do business. At Nestlé, we strive to make positive
Through this project, Nestlé continues to help solve the challenge of poverty by
Program. Aminat, an indigene of Batoro community in Ogun state, has been running a
impact on society while ensuring the sustainability of our business. The Rural Women
Onboarding women from Sagamu, one of our host communities, is a significant milestone
Speaking at the inauguration of the 7thbatch into the Project in Sagamu, Nestlé Nigeria’s
empowering rural women across Nigerian communities, lifting them off the poverty
spectrum and improving their livelihoods. We are delighted to be project partners for the
empowerment of Sagamu women. This is a noble initiative, and we are glad that our
Community leaders, including the Vice Chairman of Sagamu Local Government Area and
in my 25 years of running this business. We sincerely appreciate this well planned and
Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, “I commend Nestlé for this sustainable venture and
community is benefitting from corporate programs like this from Nestlé. To the
that we will maximize this opportunity for the benefit of our families and communities”.
Executive members of the Royal Initiative for the Development of Sagamu Community,
considerate gesture by Nestlé towards supporting and expanding our businesses”.
to you for the expansion of your businesses”.
For Folasade Ogunjimi of Save Way Stores Sagamu, another beneficiary of the program,
learning and mentoring sessions which will equip us to run our businesses more
“This is the first time a company is bringing this amazing initiative to retailers in Sagamu
RIDSCO, also attended the event.
effectively. A big thank you to Nestlé for investing in us. Our promise to the company is
Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria Project began in August 2021, with 50
pleased at the opportunity to be included in this program. We are looking forward to the
training and mentoring on this credible initiative”.
beneficiaries, I urge you to establish your priorities and judiciously use the grants provided
Expressing her delight on behalf of other beneficiaries, Aminatsaid, “We are greatly
According to Kabiesi Odofin Soyindo who represented the Akarigbo of Remoand, HRM
female retailers from the suburbs of Abuja. Currently, 332 women from the SouthEast,
North-East, South-South and South-West regions of the country are benefitting from the
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Through the program, Nestlé is helping rural women in Nigeria build financial security to
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