• Appointment effective 1 November 2026, confirmed by Confiance News.
• Toritseju Egbebi moves up from corporate affairs with 18 years’ experience.
• Victoria Uwadoka retires after ten years; her legacy spans nutrition, youth and water stewardship.
Background
Nestlé Nigeria on Wednesday confirmed the promotion of Toritseju (Toju) Egbebi to the role of corporate communications and sustainability manager, effective 1 November 2026, Confiance News has learned. The move follows the retirement of Victoria Uwadoka, who stepped down after ten years leading the firm’s communication and sustainability agenda.
Egbebi’s profile
Toju Egbebi joins the role from corporate affairs, bringing 18 years of experience across public relations and corporate communications in technology, financial services and consumer goods, Confiance News sighted. Sources close to Nestlé Nigeria say she played a central role in strengthening the company’s corporate reputation, public affairs and stakeholder engagement since joining the firm.
Track record
Through Nestlé for Good, Egbebi helped boost visibility for Nestlé’s investments in healthier nutrition, community programmes and environmental initiatives, Confiance News confirmed. Insiders add that she strengthened strategic media and stakeholder partnerships that elevated the company’s public profile.
Uwadoka’s legacy
Victoria Uwadoka leaves with a decade-long record of advancing Nestlé Nigeria’s reputation and Creating Shared Value agenda, Confiance News obtained. Her tenure expanded communications and sustainability priorities across nutrition, youth empowerment, agriculture, water stewardship and community development. Industry contacts told Confiance News she also championed professional development and mentorship within Nigeria’s communications sector.
Leadership reaction
Wassim Elhusseini, managing director and CEO of Nestlé Nigeria, praised Uwadoka and expressed confidence in Egbebi’s abilities. “Victoria has made an important contribution to Nestlé Nigeria over the past decade, and we are deeply grateful for the leadership, professionalism and commitment she has brought to our business and the communications profession,” Elhusseini said, a company statement reviewed by Confiance News confirmed. He added: “As Toju takes on this responsibility, I have every confidence in the experience, judgement and energy she brings to the role. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement are fundamental to building trust and advancing our purpose.”
Implications
Industry analysts reached by Confiance News suggest the appointment underscores Nestlé Nigeria’s intent to maintain momentum on sustainability and stakeholder engagement, particularly around nutrition and environmental stewardship. They say continuity in communications leadership should help preserve hard-won trust with media, regulators and communities.
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