Schneider Electric has marked its 25 years of industrial and social impact in Nigeria.
Speaking on the milestone at a forum recently, the country president, Schneider Electric, Ajibola Akindele, MFR highlighted Schneider’s expansion to other African countries as a reflection of dedication to their core mission in providing access to energy and supporting the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals since 2015.
“Schneider Electric has actively contributed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by the United Nations in Affordable and Clean Energy, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Quality Education, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and Production, and Climate Action.
From powering tech cities to securing pipelines with our EcoStruxure IoT solutions, sustainability has remained at the heart of our mission as we deliver impactful, future-ready solutions. Similarly, we have successfully expanded our business footprint into Ghana, Sierra Leone, and other African countries,” he said.
He further spoke on key milestones the company has achieved over the course of its 25-year presence. “As part of our commitment to technical education and workforce development, we have established over 25 training centre partnerships across Nigeria, trained thousands of students, executed more than a hundred teacher missions, and equipped educators with the skills to nurture the next generation of energy industry professionals. In addition, thousands of individuals have been trained within communities, reinforcing Schneider Electric’s dedication to community empowerment and green skills development,” he said.
The company also disclosed in a statement that since its entry into the Nigerian market in 2000, its operations have played a pivotal role in advancing the country’s energy, industrial, and educational sectors, adding that as it marks this milestone, the company remains steadfast in its mission to drive innovation, sustainability, and inclusive progress in Nigeria and across the African continent. “Looking ahead, we are committed to shaping the future of energy and automation, supporting economic development, and empowering communities through technology,” Akindele said.
