The federal government will make the case for Nigerian talent and homegrown technology services at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
In August, the federal government launched the “Hire from
Nigeria” campaign to connect Nigerian professionals with international
employers.
It is aimed at repositioning the country as a global hub for
skilled talent and digitally delivered services.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Oluwatoyin Ashipa, head
of communications, Hire From Nigeria, said the campaign is a public-private
sector initiative promoting Nigeria as a destination for globally employable
talent and technology-enabled services.
Ashipa said a sideline event on the initiative will be held
on the margins of the 81st UNGA.
Themed, “Impact sourcing as a driver of global trade and
inclusive job creation,” the event would bring together Nigerian government
officials, state governors, private-sector and technology leaders,
international employers, investors and other partners.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima is expected to deliver the
keynote address titled: “Setting the global trade and impact sourcing context;
Nigeria’s positioning as the next outsourcing frontier.”
Jumoke Oduwole, minister of industry, trade and investment,
said the initiative is aimed at translating Nigeria’s talent pool into greater
participation in global trade.
“Our priority is to translate Nigeria’s talent into greater
participation in global trade,” Oduwole said.
“Through Hire From Nigeria, we are working with the private
sector to connect Nigerian professionals and service providers with
international demand.”
She said the initiative is expected to create commercial
opportunities, expand services exports and generate jobs in Nigeria.
Joel Ogunsola, founder of Tech4Dev, said the country needs
to move beyond recognition for the size of its workforce to demonstrate the
value Nigerian talent can create globally.
“Hire From Nigeria is about making that value visible and
connecting Nigerian capabilities to the businesses and markets that need them,”
he said.
The campaign is championed by the federal ministry of
industry, trade and investment through the national talent export programme
(NATEP), alongside other government institutions and private-sector
organisations.
The statement said the initiative is expected to contribute
to services exports, foreign exchange earnings, business growth and job
creation by connecting Nigerian professionals and businesses to international
demand.
Among those expected to attend the session are Babajide
Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos; Mohammed Bago, governor of Niger state; Tunji Alausa, minister of education; Bisoye
Coker Odusote, director-general of the National Identity Management Commission
(NIMC); and Rosy Fynn, country director of Mastercard Foundation Nigeria.
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