Nestlé Nigeria appoints Egbebi as communications, sustainability manager

By Doris Obinna

Nestlé Nigeria has appointed Toritseju Egbebi as its Corporate Communications and Sustainability Manager, effective November 1, 2026, following the retirement of Victoria Uwadoka after 10 years with the company.

Egbebi, currently the company’s Corporate Affairs Manager, brings 18 years of experience in public relations and corporate communications across the technology, financial services and consumer goods sectors.

Since joining Nestlé Nigeria, she has contributed to strengthening the company’s corporate reputation, public affairs and stakeholder engagement.

Through the company’s Nestlé for Good platform, Egbebi has also helped improve public understanding of its investments in healthier nutrition, thriving communities and environmental sustainability, while strengthening partnerships with the media and other stakeholders.

Her appointment follows Uwadoka’s departure after a decade during which she played a key role in advancing the company’s reputation, stakeholder relationships and Creating Shared Value agenda.

During her tenure, Uwadoka led communications and sustainability initiatives spanning nutrition, youth empowerment, agriculture, water stewardship, environmental responsibility and community development.

She also promoted employee engagement and helped communicate the company’s corporate and sustainability priorities in ways that strengthened public understanding and trust.

Beyond her work at Nestlé Nigeria, Uwadoka contributed to the development of Nigeria’s communications profession through industry leadership, advocacy and mentorship, promoting strategic communications as a tool for business growth and societal development.

Commenting on the transition, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Nigeria, Wassim Elhusseini, expressed appreciation for Uwadoka’s contributions to the company and the communications profession.

He described her service over the past decade as significant, commending her leadership, professionalism and commitment to the business.

Elhusseini also expressed confidence in Egbebi’s ability to build on the company’s existing communications and stakeholder engagement efforts.

He said effective communication and stakeholder engagement remained fundamental to building trust and advancing the company’s purpose, expressing confidence that Egbebi would strengthen relationships with stakeholders and communicate the positive impact of Nestlé’s operations in Nigeria.

He wished Uwadoka success in her next chapter and commended her contributions to the organisation.