GOLDEN MORN, one of Nestlé Nigeria’s
leading brands, is collaborating with the Enterprise
Development Center of the Pan Atlantic University to help
increase youth participation in the Agricultural sector. Through GOLDEN MORN
Agripreneurship Webinar Series, young agripreneurs with focus on grains, are
exposed to relevant trainings on different aspects of the agricultural value
chain and are provided with seedling and mentorship to help them succeed as
farmers post training.
With 100% of the grains used to produce GOLDEN MORN cereal sourced locally, the
brand is not only contributing to sustaining Nestle’s local sourcing ambitions
but is also positively impacting on the local economy by cultivating the next
generation of farmers.
In addition to the training, mentorship and access to
seedling, the most outstanding beneficiaries of the program also receive grants
to help them scale their businesses. Seven winners emerged from the first and
second series of the agripreneurship webinars which took place in October and
December 2021.
Speaking at the presentation of grants to
the successful Agripreneurs, Wassim Elhusseini, MD &
CEO Nestlé Nigeria PLC said, “At Nestlé, we believe that communities cannot thrive if they cannot
offer a future for younger generations, hence our drive to help young
people access economic opportunities. GOLDEN MORN’s investment in the development of
young agripreneurs
demonstrates our commitment to help young people acquire the skills they need to find jobs or create
their own businesses”.
“I congratulate all
the winners for their tenacity and hard work which have brought them this far
and look forward to the contributions they will go on to make towards
creating a better future for themselves and for their communities”.
The GOLDEN MORN Agripreneurship Webinar Series seeks to
train and provide support to young entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector in
order to promote sustainable food systems. The series is open to all budding or
existing agric-based entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 years, through a selection
process. Participants have access to information on best practices, current
research, and trends in agriculture.
Speaking on the agripreneurship initiative, Obianuju
Okafor, Project & Finance Manager of the Enterprise Development Center
(EDC), Pan Atlantic University said, “Entrepreneurship is the way forward in
improving the economy of the nation, and every entrepreneur should be willing
to learn to improve businesses processes and put the right structures in place.
GOLDEN MORN is providing the opportunity for young Nigerians interested in the
Agricultural sector to skill-up. The EDC team is delighted to be working with
Nestlé on this noble initiative”.
Speaking on behalf of all the beneficiaries of GOLDEN MORN
Agripreneurship Webinar Series and the grant recipients, Favour Adeleke said “This
initiative from Golden Morn is a launching pad for young entrepreneurs in
agriculture by providing the critical knowledge, skills and platform, we need
to access the limitless opportunities in entrepreneurship and agriculture.
Through the training, we are better equipped to navigate the bottlenecks of
business.”
“I have had an amazing value adding learning, unlearning
and relearning experience, and I am now well prepared to scale up exponentially
and achieve great results in my entrepreneurial field”.
Nestlé GOLDEN MORN is an iconic brand from the stable of
Nestlé, the Good Food, Good Life company committed to unlocking the power of
food to enhance quality of life for everyone today and for generations to come.
GOLDEN MORN is a nutritious and great tasting cereal made from homegrown
Nigerian Maize and Soya Protein. It is fortified with vitamins and minerals,
aligned to the highest international quality standards. Introduced in 1986, GOLDEN MORN has evolved
over time to become a well-loved cereal, nourishing Nigerian families for over
35 years.
GOLDEN MORN Agripreneurship Webinar Series serves as a
platform for awareness creation, capacity building and experience sharing,
expected to help increase youth participation in the Agriculture sector.
