The Jobberman Career Clinic held in Edo State has equipped over 1,000 youths with essential skills and business opportunities organized in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation.
The event had job seekers, entrepreneurs, and career professionals engaging in learning and networking activities that were deemed transformative by participants.
Innih Ikhide, Head of Youth Engagement & Learning at Jobberman Nigeria, disclosed that the theme of the event is “Your Career Compass: Gain Clarity in Work and Business” with his opening address: “The world is changing, and so is the world of work; therefore, clarity is no longer a luxury but a necessity.”
The Career Clinic featured a powerful keynote address from Isimeme Whyte, Founder of Genius Hub. She challenged participants to embrace technology, think entrepreneurially, and position themselves as solutions to the problems around them.
Isimeme Whyte shared: “The caliber of young people I met in Benin City genuinely inspired me. They are not waiting for handouts; they’re hungry for knowledge, for connections, for a fair chance.
“This generation has everything it takes to redefine Nigeria’s future, and I am honoured to have played a small part in encouraging them along that path.”
Hon. Kerimu Shehu Kelly, Managing Director of the Edo State Skills Development Agency (EdoJobs), commended the initiative: “The government has seen the tremendous efforts of Jobberman, and we would love to collaborate next time to make the event more robust, especially for the marginalised. When we work together, we can reach even more young people who need these opportunities.”
The programme included three intensive breakout sessions led by Esohe Esther Idehen on Interview Etiquette and Personal Branding, John lyoha on Entrepreneurship Development, and Ibrahim Odion on Digital Customer Engagement strategies.
An expert panel featuring Dr Osayuwamen Aladeselu, Jobina Arinze, Kevwe Modupe, and Chika Ike-Ojukwu shared candid insights about navigating today’s world of work, providing practical guidance that resonated deeply with attendees.
Rejoice Aghoghore, a recent Uniben graduate who now owns an accessories business, said: “I was wondering how to move on now that I have finished school, and the panel session gave me some clarity on what to do to put myself out there and promote my business. I feel more confident about the path ahead.”
Kingsley Eromesele, Chairman of the Edo State Deaf People Association, expressed his appreciation: “I was happy the organisers took persons with disabilities into account. The sessions were accessible and valuable. I hope Jobberman will organise more events like this and include us even more.”
