Nigeria's Hire From Nigeria Campaign Aims for 1M Jobs

Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the Hire From Nigeria campaign during its global launch in New York, coinciding with the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The initiative aims to create 1 million jobs from global outsourcing by 2030, capitalizing on the anticipated growth of the outsourced services market, projected to exceed $1 trillion.

Shettima's address was delivered by Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President. He emphasized Nigeria's potential due to its large population of young, digitally skilled, and English-speaking workers.

The campaign, supported by the private sector and the government, seeks to connect Nigerian professionals with international employers. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, noted the alignment of the campaign with government priorities on youth and job creation.

Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, highlighted ongoing education reforms to equip Nigerians with necessary skills. Joel Ogunsola, President of Tech4Dev, stated that Africa's outsourcing market is growing rapidly, with around 20,000 Nigerians already employed in various outsourcing roles.