Henkel Nigeria has, again, restated its commitment to promoting scientific and educational development by engaging pupils of Progressive Primary School, Oyewole, Agege at an event facilitated by its
partner Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Girls and Women Technological Empowerment Organization (GWTEO).
Managing Director of Henkel Nigeria, Rajat Kapur, who spoke recently at an event to mark the global commemoration of children’s day, stressed that Henkel remains dedicated to inspiring the next generation and fostering a love for science and education.
“We are proud to play a role in inspiring the next generation of researchers and fostering a passion for science. Our ‘Researchers’ World’ initiative reflects our commitment to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.”
Also speaking, Coordinator of Girls and Women Technological Empowerment Organisation (GWTEO), Yinka Atoba, highlighted the significant impact on empowering children and fostering a love for science and technology.
She said: “The ‘Researchers World’ initiative has been very instrumental in providing children with hands-on science experiments, promoting critical thinking and creativity.
Since the Researchers’ World initiative commenced in November 2021, over 1000 pupils have been impacted in several Primary schools in Lagos and Ibadan, Nigeria.
Henkel Nigeria is a subsidiary of the renowned German multinational company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, stands as a key player in the consumer goods sector. With a robust market presence, Henkel Nigeria is renowned for its top-notch products, notably the popular WAW and Nittol detergents.
“Our pledge at Henkel Nigeria is to furnish our customers with the finest quality products that cater to their diverse needs. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation propels us to continuously refine and enrich our product lineup.
“We place significant importance on sustainability at Henkel Nigeria, actively initiating measures to reduce our environmental impact and champion social responsibility. Our aim is to make positive contributions to the communities we serve while safeguarding the Earth for future generations,” it said.
With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The business unit Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions, especially in laundry and home care and hair in many markets and categories around the world. The company’s three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2023, Henkel reported sales of more than 21.5 billion Euros and adjusted operating profit of around 2.6 billion Euros. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX.
Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel and the company has a clear sustainability strategy with specific targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of about 48,000 people worldwide-united by a strong corporate culture, shared values and a common purpose: “Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.”
