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By Zika Bobby
Over 1,600 young Nigerians gathered at the Daystar Christian Centre for the Jobberman Lagos Career Fair 2025.
The event, themed, “Innovation and Creativity: Catalysts for Opportunities,” brought together creatives, industry leaders and government representatives to explore emerging career opportunities. Through masterclasses, panel discussions and on-the-spot interviews, attendees gained valuable insights and connections to boost their careers.
The fair was organised by Jobberman Nigeria, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
In his opening remarks, Olamide Adeyeye, Country Head of Programmes at Jobberman Nigeria, emphasised the transformative potential of the event. “Our goal at Jobberman is simple but profound, to connect talent to opportunity and to transform potential into prosperity. This fair stands as a testament to that mission.”
Adeyeye highlighted that Nigeria’s creative economy was already a $4.7 billion sector and growing rapidly, yet many young creatives still face barriers to entry.
“This fair was designed to change that by providing access to jobs, mentorship, capital and the skills needed to thrive in the creative industries,” he stated.
The keynote address was delivered by Chude Jideonwo, host of WithChude and Founder of Joy Inc, who spoke passionately about innovation and creativity as catalysts for opportunities in Nigeria’s evolving economy.
