EnterpriseNGR’s Youth of Enterprise (YOE) internship programme, an initiative designed to address youth unemployment and underemployment in Nigeria, celebrated a significant milestone with the graduation ceremony of its second cohort. Themed ‘Paving the Way for Career Success,’ the event, held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, marked a pivotal moment for over 100 young interns across the nation. This event brought together top employers in the Financial and Professional Services (FPS) sector, senior human resource professionals, industry leaders, graduating interns, and numerous aspiring Nigerian graduates eager to forge successful career paths.
Guiding the proceedings with youthful energy and finesse was media personality, Eni Adeoluwa, who served as the event’s compere. Through his adept hosting, the ceremony seamlessly blended captivating entertainment with intelligent discussions addressing youth unemployment and capacity building, being the challenges that the YOE programme is on a mission to address.
In her opening remarks, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of EnterpriseNGR, Ms. Obi Ibekwe, lauded the graduating cohort for their unwavering dedication and perseverance throughout the rigorous programme. She said that from the initial application stage to the Graduate Aptitude Test (GAT), orientation and eventual placements in leading firms, each step demanded resilience and determination, culminating in the successful graduation of today’s cohort.
A highlight of the ceremony was the keynote address delivered by the Group Director, Special Projects at Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) Plc, Mr. Bola Adeeko, focusing on “Building A Successful Career Path.” Adeeko underscored the importance of resilience, urging the graduating interns to embrace setbacks as opportunities for growth and to uphold the values instilled during their time in the programme.
