Experts to train youths at APC’s Workplace Readiness &

By Bolaji Okunola

The All Progressive Congress (APC) National Youth Wing has been poised for an upcoming Workplace Readiness and Employability Skills Training Program, themed ‘I am employable,’ featuring an impressive lineup of distinguished speakers and trainers. The event is scheduled to take place from June 4th to June 7th, 2024, in Abuja.

Among the notable speakers are E.G. Jibola Ponnle, former CIPM CEO and immediate past Lagos Commissioner for Training; Niyi Adesanya, a renowned Management Consultant and CEO of FifthGear Plus; and Morayo Afolabi-Brown, a prominent media personality. These experts, along with others, will deliver insightful sessions aimed at preparing participants for the professional world.

Additional trainers and facilitators at the event include Tosin Adesina, Yeye-Mides Fabanwo, Njuara Njama, Dare Akinlaja, Jide Jinadu, Funke Oluwatimilehin, Elizabeth Ajala, Akin Akinpelu, Soji Adeniyi, Sam Obafemi, Oluseye Taiwo Adepoju, Lesley George, Abiola Champ, Jeph Oluwagbemiga, Stephen Akintayo, and Bode Shogo. Their combined expertise will cover a wide range of essential topics such as insightful speeches, networking opportunities, LinkedIn optimization, remote work skills, and personal branding.

The four-day event is an employment skills enhancement and office management skills training program that is designed to help young Nigerians aged 16 and above develop the core skills that employers desire, improving their ability to secure a job, retain employment, and move flexibly in the labor market. This program will equip participants with better personal-branding skills for effective CV and Resume presentation, core workplace skills, new ways of thinking and accomplishing tasks, as well as competitive ways of living in a global society.

According to APC National Youths leader and training convener, Dr. Dayo Israel, “With the theme ‘I Am Employable’ this initiative forms one of our major efforts to build the economic capacity of young Nigerians and equip them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to their communities, with the underlying objective of contributing to our Nation’s structural transformation and economic growth by enhancing employability and labor productivity and reducing unemployment.”

“This transformative initiative is part of the APC National Youth Strategic Plan 2024-2027, which reflects my commitment to youth empowerment and development through strategic initiatives and partnerships. The program is specifically designed to enhance the employability of youths, graduates, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, and individuals transitioning careers in today’s competitive job market.”

“Our primary goal with this program is to improve the economic capacity of young Nigerians, especially young progressives, by empowering them with the necessary core skills that will enhance their ability to secure a job, retain employment, and move flexibly in the labor market – Prepare Young People for the Workplace”.

He further stated that “This initiative is a crucial step in our broader strategy to foster youth development and economic growth in Nigeria.”