EnterpriseNGR, a professional advocacy group championing the transformation of Nigeria to the premier financial services center in Africa, today announced the launch of their Youth of Enterprise (YOE) Internship Programme designed to help address national youth unemployment and enhance Nigeria’s future productive capacity.
Currently, about 55% of unemployed Nigerians are youth aged 15 – 34 years. This is indicative of an apparent gap in youth employability that needs to be addressed. Through the YOE Internship Programme, EnterpriseNGR seeks to improve the employability of Nigerian youth. The Programme aims to improve the skillsets, professional competence, and employability of young graduates. YOE participants will obtain invaluable workplace experience and networking opportunities that will position them for meaningful career journeys.
Mr. Aigboje Aig Imoukhuede, Chairman of EnterpriseNGR, in his Welcome Address, said, “We are building a new narrative of a better Nigeria and an approach toward a strengthened economy,” and added, “We are confident that our private sector expertise combined with the support of our member firms, stakeholders, employers of labour and international donors will make the YOE Programme a success.”
“It’s wonderful to see the positive feedback and uptake we have recorded among key employers in the Financial and Professional Services sector and other industries since the launch of the YOE Programme,” said Obi Ibekwe, CEO of EnterpriseNGR. “YOE participants will be rigorously screened and equipped with the requisite employability skills to make them ideal candidates for direct recruitment into the workforce or any graduate development programmes offered by employers.”
Employers participating in the YOE Internship Programme will have the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent for 6 (six) months before considering them for recruitment. They will also be able to cost efficiently build a pipeline of entry-level talent, reduce the size and scope of their orientation programmes and improve the performance of their organizations by infusing fresh academic knowledge, digitization and innovation into their systems.
The YOE Internship Programme is a paid six-month programme that offers Nigerian youth the perfect opportunity to re-invent themselves and “GREENSTART” their careers.
Since its launch in October 2021, EnterpriseNGR has grown its member base with top organizations in the Financial and Professional Services sector including Aluko & Oyebode, Chapel Hill Denham, Coronation Merchant Bank Ltd., FBNQuest Ltd., FMDQ Group, NGX Group, Tengen Family Office, PWC Nigeria, Templars, Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), Access Bank Plc., DLM Capital Ltd., Investment One Financial Services Ltd., Custodian Investment Plc., and Tangerine General Insurance Limited. It has also garnered international attention as an FPS advocacy group in Nigeria and is currently recognized as an observer with the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC).
The application portal is now live. Interested interns are to sign up on the Youth of Enterprise portal and register for the programme at https://enterprisengr.com/yoe.
About EnterpriseNGR Professional Advocacy Group Ltd/Gte
EnterpriseNGR Professional Advocacy Group Ltd/Gte is an independent member-led policy and advocacy group established with the objective of promoting and advocating for the Financial and Professional Services sector of Nigeria, with a view to transforming Nigeria into the premier financial services center in Africa. For more information, visit www.enterprisengr.com.
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