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Toritseju Egbebi will assume the Corporate Communications and Sustainability Manager role on November 1, 2026.
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Egbebi brings 18 years of experience across technology, financial services and consumer goods.
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Victoria Uwadoka retires after 10 years overseeing communications, stakeholder engagement and sustainability initiatives at Nestlé Nigeria.
October 28, (THEWILL) – Nestlé Nigeria has appointed Toritseju Egbebi as its Corporate Communications and Sustainability Manager, effective November 1, 2026, following the retirement of Victoria Uwadoka after a decade with the company.
Egbebi, popularly known as Toju, currently serves as Corporate Affairs Manager at Nestlé Nigeria and has 18 years of experience in public relations and corporate communications across the technology, financial services and consumer goods sectors.
Since joining the food and beverage company, she has contributed to corporate reputation management, public affairs and stakeholder engagement. Her work has also included the company’s Nestlé for Good platform, which communicates its activities in nutrition, community development and environmental sustainability.
The appointment places Egbebi in charge of the company’s communications and sustainability function as it transitions from Uwadoka’s decade-long leadership.
Uwadoka’s Decade At Nestlé
Uwadoka played a central role in Nestlé Nigeria’s corporate communications, stakeholder relationships, and Creating Shared Value agenda during her 10 years with the company.
Her responsibilities covered communications and sustainability initiatives in nutrition, youth empowerment, agriculture, water stewardship, environmental responsibility and community development.
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She also led employee engagement and communicated the company’s corporate and sustainability priorities to stakeholders.
Beyond her corporate role, Uwadoka contributed to Nigeria’s communications profession through industry leadership, advocacy and mentorship, promoting strategic communications as a tool for business and societal development.
Commenting on the transition, Nestlé Nigeria’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Wassim Elhusseini, acknowledged Uwadoka’s contribution and expressed confidence in Egbebi’s ability to lead the function.
He said the company appreciated Uwadoka’s leadership, professionalism, and commitment to both the business and the communications profession, and wished her success in retirement.
On Egbebi’s appointment, Elhusseini said effective communication and stakeholder engagement remained fundamental to building trust and advancing the company’s purpose.
He expressed confidence that her experience and judgement would help strengthen stakeholder relationships and communicate the company’s impact in Nigeria.
Nestlé Nigeria markets food and beverage products including Milo, Maggi, Golden Morn, Nescafé and Nestlé Pure Life.
Ogochukwu Onwaeze is a writer specializing in business and economic journalism. At THEWILL News Media, she translates market trends, financial developments, and policy shifts into clear and engaging stories.
