The country Director of Jobberman Nigeria, Mr. Olamide Adeyeye has affirmed the organisation’s focus on local impact for young men and women in Nigeria to be productive.
Speaking at a Career Clinic organized for Young Nigerians in Yola, Adamawa State capital, Olamide Adeyeye said that the program is a platform for young job seekers and entrepreneurs, particularly those with 0 to 5 years of experience, to gain critical insights, develop their professional capacity and receive personalised guidance.
“What we’re doing here in Adamawa is part of a larger commitment to equip young Nigerians with what they need to succeed, right where they are.”
The program, tagged “Your Career Compass: Gain Clarity in Work and Business,” drew over 1,000 young people, with a 80 precent turnout of women between the ages of 18 and 35 working or aspiring to work in agriculture, hospitality and other informal businesses.
Jobberman Nigeria, carried out the program in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, with over one thousand Youths in attendance.
Adeyeye said that the two partners were out to reshape how young people access opportunity in jobs, business and in mindset, adding: “from practical CV writing and interview preparation to entrepreneurial thinking and business model development, participants were equipped with tools to make informed career and business decisions.”
The Lead Consultant at Innovate Highfliers Consulting Ltd., Mrs.Juliana Omale, challenged attendees to think beyond survival and focus on growth.
“Clarity means more than knowing what you want. It is about positioning yourself where opportunity lives, whether that’s in your skills, your business idea, or how you show up to the world.
“Through our partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, we are reshaping how young people access opportunity – in jobs, in business, and in mindset.”
The Clinic featured two breakout sessions running concurrently: one on Interview Etiquette and CV Reviews, which gave participants insight into building standout resumes, mastering interviews and leveraging digital tools for job searches; and the second on Entrepreneurship Development, which focused on turning ideas into viable ventures within Adamawa’s local economy, particularly in agriculture, crafts, and hospitality.
During the breakout sessions, attendees benefited from one-on-one career counselling and CV reviews facilitated by Jobberman Youth Engagement facilitators, HR experts and experienced entrepreneurs.
The personalised sessions gave participants the opportunity to receive honest feedback, identify gaps and walk away with a clearer understanding of how to move forward professionally.
A participant including Fatima Musa, 22, a recent graduate who joined the entrepreneurship track, shared her reflection:
“This is the first time I’ve spoken to someone who listened to my business idea and helped me think through how to make it work in my community.
“It feels like I’ve been given permission to try.”
Another participant, Maryam Adamu said: “before today, I felt stuck. I wasn’t sure if I should keep applying for jobs or start my own small business but now, I have direction.”
Also, Miss Asete Divine Ajayi said: ”As a young secondary school leaver, I need orientation to put and keep me on the right part of life even as I look forward to pursuing my dreams.”
The Adamawa Career Clinic is part of Jobberman’s ongoing efforts to foster inclusive employment and entrepreneurial pathways.
