VIVACITY DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE CONSULTATION, ABUJA (2025)
Vivacity Development, in collaboration with Sam Empowerment Foundation and the Federal Government of Nigeria, successfully hosted the Executive Consultation on the Future of Work at the Abuja Continental Hotel on July 17, 2025. The event brought together over 150 thought leaders, government officials, industry experts, and youth advocates.
Objectives:
The consultation aimed to address the risk of over 92 million jobs being automated or redundant in Nigeria. Key objectives included:
– Identifying initiatives to safeguard the future of the workforce.
– Redefining the future of work and economic development in Nigeria.
NigeriaWorks 2030 Initiative:
The event spotlighted the NigeriaWorks 2030 Initiative, designed to transform Nigeria’s workforce through:
– Phase 1: Awareness – Green jobs, AI, content creation, health innovation, and more.
– Phase 2: Upskilling – Digital training, climate innovation, entrepreneurship, soft skills, and inclusive mentorship.
– Phase 3: Employment – Job creation through partnerships with employers, startups, and government.
Notable Attendees/Speakers:
– Keynote Speaker: Dr. Apera Iorwakwagh (CEO of Global Strategic Business Alliance).
– Debate Moderator: Fife Banks (Managing Partner/CEO at BravelCONS Global).
– Special Guests:
– Mr. Tola Adekunle Johnson (Special Adviser to the President on Job Creation & MSMEs).
– Ms. Ebaide Q. Omiunu (Co-founder of The Ebaidebheki Initiative).
Key Highlights:
Key Highlights:
The consultation featured:
– Keynote addresses.
– Technical panels.
– Interactive sessions designed to yield actionable insights and ignite long-term partnerships.
Sponsors and Media Partner:
The event was supported by:
– Wastecare Solutions & Resources Management Ltd.
– Codub Consulting Ltd.
– DO Take Action.
– Felak Concept Group.
– Stone Rockers Nig. Ltd.
– Halogen Group.
– Altex Security.
– Media Partner: DStv Nigeria.
Outcomes and Impact:
The consultation emphasized the need for the government to lead the charge in owning and scaling the NigeriaWorks 2030 agenda. Key statistics highlighted include:
– 130 million Nigerians (75% of the population) live in poverty, with significant rural impact.
– The event was spotlighted across Nigeria’s top media outlets, including Vanguard Newspaper, The Guardian Nigeria, The Sun Nigeria News, This Day News, and The Nigeria Tribune.