NIGERIA WORK 2030 EVENT BY VIVACITY DEVELOPMENT, LONDON (2025)
Nigeria Work 2030, hosted by Vivacity Development Agency, convened a pivotal dialogue session themed The Future of Work on September 9, 2025, at Imperial College London. This initiative underscores Vivacity Development’s commitment to fostering a resilient Nigerian workforce, aimed at reducing irregular migration by creating opportunities that empower Nigerian citizens to thrive locally.
Objectives:
– To catalyze collaboration between Nigerian and UK stakeholders for enhancing economic opportunities in Nigeria.
– To explore pathways for Nigerian diaspora investments and business growth in Nigeria.
– To champion strategies making migration a choice rather than a necessity for Nigerians.
Key Partnerships and Collaboration:
Joint efforts with entities from the United Kingdom and Nigeria focusing on Refraining Migration initiatives encompassed the engagement of leaders, policymakers, and innovators from Nigeria across various sectors. This collaborative approach involved stakeholders from multiple fields in Nigeria, working alongside UK counterparts, with the aim of developing strategies that create local opportunities, thereby reframing migration as a choice rather than a necessity.
– Nigeria Football Federation: Contributes to national well-being through sports development, promoting youth engagement, discipline, and unity; leveraging football as a tool for social cohesion and talent export for economic benefits.
– Nigeria High Commission: Plays a crucial role in representing Nigeria’s interests abroad, fostering international relations, and supporting diaspora communities for Nigeria’s global economic and cultural engagement.
– Federal Ministry of Women Affairs: Focuses on advancing women’s empowerment and gender equality in Nigeria, driving policies for women’s participation in economic and social development, enhancing inclusive growth.
– Nigeria Senate: As part of the legislative arm, contributes to law-making and oversight critical for Nigeria’s governance, policy direction, and creating an enabling environment for economic development and national progress.
Notable Attendees/Speakers:
– Dr. Lanre Philips: Founder/Managing Partner, ELPEE Consult; business coach, speaker, and licensed BDSP, known for incubating small business growth strategies.
– Eng. Kemi Ann-Melody Areola: CEO, Vivacity PR; project manager and humanitarian passionate about youth development.
– Mrs. Ebaide Quincee Omiunu: Climate change advocate, SDGs consultant, and host of ‘Living the EQ Life’ podcast; influential voice in environmental sustainability and societal progress.
Event Details:
– Date and Venue: September 9, 2025, Imperial College London.
– Duration: Four hours.
– Focus Areas: Discussions centered on investments, opportunities, and growth for Nigerian business owners in the UK and Nigeria, aiming to unlock local opportunities.
Outcomes and Achievements:
– Diaspora Investment Insights: Ideas surfaced on how Nigerians in diaspora can invest in Nigeria with assurances of fruitful returns.
– Job Creation Potential: Opportunities highlighted for Nigerian youths as businesses and organizations tap into local skills, fostering life-changing prospects.
– Strategic Direction: Reinforced Vivacity Development’s mission to craft a sustainable future enabling widespread participation and flourishing of individuals through job opportunities springing from Future Work initiatives.