Worried by the continuous rise in the unemployment rate in Nigeria, a group of concerned Nigerians has come up with an idea of bridging the gap between the industry and the classroom saying this will further open many to gainful employment and other opportunities.
Speaking at a media briefing on Education, Nexus, Industry, Project, (ENIPRO), the Convener, Jesse Ogabu stated that the essence of the initiative is to transform the lives of young people through recruitment opportunities as well as creating a foundation through the newly designed academy which will help reposition our youth and make them industry friendly.
“Today, information Technology has taken over the industry creating opportunities for only those who are ready to add value to the industry which gave birth to the theme of discussion for the proposed 2.0 Enipro Summit which is Workplace/classroom: The future of work, local content, an inclusive strategy scheduled to hold on the 11th of April at the University of Lagos Main Auditorium”,Ogabu noted.
The summit will have in Attendance Prof. Pat Utomi, Fatai Folarin, Tope Fasua and a host of other captains of industry while Jobber-man and Poise Nigeria had also shown interest by creating opportunities for recruitment as well as polishing institute for graduates who still needs to learn the industry language.
The head of Enipro Academy, Afolakemi Ogunnusi stated that job place is a translation of what is learnt in the classroom which many youths today finds it difficult to effectively replicate explaining that enipro Academy has come up with solutions to effectively tackle that by putting our young graduates back on the right track.
She also advise Students, Graduates, Corps members and Unemployed youths to take advantage of the initiatives and launch into a world of opportunities