Bridging the Gap: Supporting Labour Market Participation through Essential Skills

Docenti Global Business School is pleased to announce the forthcoming inauguration of its Employability Skills Development Programs, slated for January 23rd, 2025. This groundbreaking event aims to facilitate a high-level discourse on the essential skills required to enhance labour market participation and bridge the gap between education and employment.

Event Details

• Date: 23rd January 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM WAT
• Venue: CITIHEIGHT HOTEL, 6, Sheraton-Opebi Link Road, Ikeja, Lagos

Event Objective

The inaugural event seeks to address the pressing issue of unemployment and underemployment in Nigeria by providing a platform for stakeholders to discuss and proffer solutions. The event aims to:

• Facilitate a high-level discourse on the essential skills required to enhance labour market participation
• Bridge the gap between education and employment
• Provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss and proffer solutions to the issue of unemployment and underemployment in Nigeria

Distinguished Lineup of Speakers

The event features a distinguished lineup of speakers, including:

• Keynote Speaker: Taiwo Dayo-Abatan, Regional HR Head, Sub-Sahara Africa, VFS Global. Madam Taiwo will deliver a keynote address on the topic “Bridging the Gap: Supporting Labour Market Participation through Essential Skills.”
• Guest Speaker: Collins Idike, Supply Chains Operations Director/Chief Operating Officer, West and Central Africa, NigerBev Limited. Mr. Collins will share his expertise on the topic “The Role of Employability Skills in Enhancing Labour Market Participation.
• Speaker: Humphrey Akanazu (PhD), Entrepreneur/Educationist. Dr.Humphrey will facilitate a session on the topic “Entrepreneurship and Employability: Strategies for Success.
• Host: Prof. Andrew Hageman, Vice Chairman of Advisory Board of DGBS. Prof. Hageman will host the event and ensure a seamless execution of the program.
  
• Moderator: Mr. Cajetan Osuagwu, General Manager and Faculty Member, DGBS. Mr.Cajetan will moderate the panel discussion and ensure that the event objectives are achieved.

Strategic Workforce Development for CEOs and Senior Executives

This invitation is extended to CEOs, Managing Directors, Business Owners, and Senior Executives who are committed to enhancing their organization’s competitiveness through strategic workforce development. The event provides a unique opportunity for stakeholders to:

• Network with peers and industry experts
• Gain insights into the latest trends and best practices in employability skills development
• Contribute to the discussion on enhancing labour market participation in Nigeria