Abuja Job & Career Fair 2026 Connects Job Seekers and Employers

The Abuja Job & Career Fair 2026 was convened by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, supported by the Mastercard Foundation, Jobberman Nigeria, and GIZ, to enhance connections between job seekers and employers. The Fair, themed ‘Opportunities, Connections and Impact,’ included employer engagements, career counselling, CV reviews, and skills development training, focusing on inclusivity for women, persons with disabilities, and underserved groups.

Dr. Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, the Minister of Labour and Employment, emphasized the need to address skills mismatches and urged employers to consider candidates beyond academic qualifications. Olamide Adeyeye, Country Head of Programmes at Jobberman Nigeria, highlighted the importance of physical fairs, noting that over 150,000 individuals secured jobs through such events in the past year.

Participant Victory Izevbizua found value in the career counselling session, while Anomiri Chidozie-Pascal, CEO of Big Panda Medicare, expressed optimism about the innovative job seekers present. The Fair was also supported by international partners, including the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation.