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Schneider Electric has stated its resolve to support Africa’s economic growth by empowering individuals, communities and industries with sustainable energy solutions.
According to a statement on Thursday, the Country President of Schneider Electric West Africa, Ajibola Akindele, said this during the opening of the firm’s new office headquarters in Aromire, Ikeja, Lagos.
He stated that the new facility would serve as a central hub for Schneider Electric’s operations in Nigeria and the broader West African market.
Also present at the office launch were the Consul General of France in Nigeria, Mr Laurent Favier; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Lagos State, Engr. Abiola Kosegbe; Zone, partners, and media representatives, among others.
Akindele outlined Schneider Electric’s operations and continuous commitment to contributing to Nigeria’s economic growth and job creation through strategic local partnerships.
He said the company was committed to driving economic growth and fostering job creation in Nigeria and across West Africa.
“Over the 19 years we spent in Tunde Gafar Street, we have expanded from 40 employees to 250 employees, supporting critical sectors such as power, oil and gas, food and beverage, the consumer-packaged goods market, and the building segment. This new facility will not only service countries across the West African market but also serve as a hub to showcase our capabilities, innovation, and problem-solving expertise.
“In Nigeria, we have over 300 partners, including distributors, retailers, contractors, system integrators, and panel builders. Building local capacity to support customers is at the heart of our partnership strategy.
“Through our partners, we indirectly create over 3,000 jobs in Nigeria, contributing to Schneider Electric’s global network of over 6 million partners. We believe in the Nigerian and African market, and we are dedicated to contributing to its flourishing by investing in local talent and market-specific solutions,” he said.
The President of Schneider Electric Middle East and Africa, Walid Sheta, spoke of Schneider Electric’s commitment to ensuring its sustainability practices are integrated across its operations in Africa.
“Time Magazine named Schneider Electric the most sustainable company in the world, and we are committed to maintaining that standard in Nigeria. Sustainability is closely tied to development and energy access, which remains a major challenge in Africa, and we believe economically sustainable development will come in Africa.
“To achieve this, we need to invest in our talents to develop these products, solutions, and software to deploy them in vast territories like Nigeria. We are proud to be the most local of global companies, Sheta said.
