Nigerian Bottling Company Recommits to Youth Empowerment

The Nigerian Bottling Company has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and industrial leadership in the country.

It would seek to do this, through its supply chain academy training programme, a blend of immersive classroom instruction and hands-on experience.

A new documentary titled “Powering Potential: Inside NBC’s Supply Chain Academy, the company highlights its initiatives towards developing the next generation of leaders in Nigeria’s manufacturing and supply chain sectors.

People & Culture Director at NBC, Jolomi Fawehinmi, says the academy’s curriculum is designed to equip trainees with both technical and leadership skills.

This much could be gleaned from the testimonials of graduates, trainers, and senior leaders featured in the documentary, who also shared on how the academy has shaped careers, uplifted families, and contributed to national development.

The training programme includes a blend of immersive classroom instruction and hands-on experience, with new intakes undergoing onboarding programmes, practical sessions on mini production lines, and training in simulated environments.

The academy also provides access to on-site facilities such as a clinic, a canteen, a library, and a digital learning lab.

The Supply Chain Capability Development Manager at NBC, Idehen Misan Ilesanmi, emphasised that the company’s goal is to develop trainees to meet global leadership and technical standards.

Trainees have praised the initiative, with Qadri Oluwatobiloba expressing gratitude for the invaluable experience gained, and Blessing Eze noting that the program provides a seamless transition from training to full-time employment.

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The documentary is now available on NBC’s official YouTube channel and website and will be screened at select industry events and tertiary institutions nationwide.

Since its inception in 1996, the Supply Chain Academy of the Nigerian Bottling Company has made significant strides in developing a highly skilled and adaptable workforce, with alumni contributing meaningfully across various departments.