Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading integrated
payments and digital commerce companies, has reinforced its commitment to harnessing
a robust talent pool by empowering the Nigerian workforce to pursue personal and professional success. The company affirmed this as it
announced the Interswitch Career Fair 4.0 set to
hold at the Landmark Event Centre, in Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, May 10,
2025.
The highly anticipated Career Fair event, tagged “The
Talent Paradox: Enabling the Talent Ecosystem in Africa” aims to spotlight
the various resources and insights available to skilled, career-driven individuals
and young professionals to strategically align them for the workplace of today and
the future.
Going into the fourth edition, the event will host experts
from Interswitch Group including Franklin Ali, Group Chief Human Resources Officer and
Oremeyi Akah, Chief Customer Officer, alongside other industry experts including Lanre
Basamta, Co-Founder, Optimus AI Labs;
Isioma Utomi, CEO, Catalyst Experience Solutions; Adora Ikwuemesi, CEO, Kendor
Consulting; Olushola Olaleye, Business Consultant and Gloria Babarinde who will
draw from their prolific experiences and expertise to unravel the theme in a panel session.
The event will also feature other engaging segments such as keynote
and thought leadership sessions bordering trends and masterclasses on upskilling
and thriving in the workplace amongst other pertinent discussions.
Attendees can also look forward to the
job fair where potential candidates can have face-to-face interactions with the
expansive pool of hiring experts on ground. The Fair also presents an
opportunity to network with like-minded individuals as well as a resourceful
platform for the active exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Mitchell Elegbe, Founder and Group Managing Director at Interswitch, underscored the
essence of the Interswitch Career Fair 4.0 event, highlighting that the
programme is a pathway to recognize and equip emerging talents and raise
transformative leaders that consistently innovate to solve Nigeria’s biggest
challenges and impact the African labour market overall.
According to Elegbe, “The Interswitch Career Fair reflects
our deep-rooted commitment to nurturing African talent. This platform was
conceptualized to cast the spotlight on individuals ready to lead, manage
effectively, and create meaningful impact wherever they go. It’s more than just
an event—it’s a launchpad for career advancement, connecting high-potential
professionals with the right opportunities.”
Also commenting on the programme, Franklin Ali, Group Chief
Human Resource Officer, Interswitch, said that “This Career Fair goes beyond
simply matching people with jobs—it’s designed to equip ambitious talent with
the tools and skills needed to excel in the ever-evolving world of work. As a
company that values the power of collaboration, we’ve joined forces with
respected partners like ALX,
Philips Consulting, Udemy, GLSS and Pluralsight to enrich the experience and broaden what’s possible for
every attendee.
Interswitch Group, which recently bagged the 2024 ‘Happiest Workplaces
around the Globe’ award, remains unwavering in its mission to Inspire
Africa to greatness. Interested participants are encouraged to follow Interswitch’s social
media handles for more information about the upcoming Career Fair.
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