Precious Oham
Unilever Nigeria has partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, to enhance digital skills among Nigerian youths in tertiary institutions across the country.
This was made known by Godfrey Adejumoh, Unilever Nigeria at the launch of the Future-X Campus Ambassador Program, FUCUP, aimed to reach 3 million Nigerian youths and equip 700,000 of them between the ages of 16 and 24 with the requisite skills to succeed in the workplace.
Speaking on the initiative, the Managing Director, Unilever Nigeria, Tim Kleinebenne said the initiative is targeted at students in tertiary institutions towards helping them reach their full potential.
“FUCAP is targeted at students in Universities and Polytechnics across Nigeria. This is part of our commitment to helping young people in Nigeria reach their full potential and contribute to the development of Nigeria.”
On his part the Human Resources Director, Unilever West Africa, Ola Ehinmoro said, “our target for FUCAP which is a three-year program is to equip 700,000 young people with skills to become entrepreneurial-minded and prepared to keep re-inventing themselves for the future of work annually in the first year of kick off.
“We will also engage 100,000 students through hybrid campus seminars that will provide students with information about the skills they need to succeed in the workplace and opportunities to network with employers and other young people. Unilever Nigeria will provide 15 Graduate Internship placements through the FUCAP initiative to immerse these talents into its workforce.” He added.
UNICEF Nigeria Representative, Cristian Munduate said UNICEF is happy to partner with Unilever to help Nigerian youths succeed in the workplace and contribute to the growth of the country.
Her words: “UNICEF is happy to partner with Unilever Nigeria on this important initiative that focuses on developing critical 21st-century skills for young people.
“We look forward to seeing the positive impact this program will have on the lives of youths across Nigeria in helping them succeed in the workplace and contribute to the economic growth of their communities.”
