Interswitch restates commitment to youth empowerment

From Abubakar Yunusa, Abuja

Integrated payments and digital commerce company, Interswitch Group says it is committed to empowering young talents in the country.
According to a statement by the company, the Chief Human Resources Officer, Interswitch Nigeria, Franklin Ali stated this during the second edition of the annual Interswitch Career Fair held in Lagos recently.
Ali explained that Interswitch is committed to supporting Nigeria’s expanding workforce by empowering them through initiatives such as the Career Fair.
He stated that the Interswitch Career Fair 2.0 was a great success and a significant milestone for them at Interswitch.
“We are committed to empowering talented young people in Nigeria, and this event was an opportunity for us to equip aspiring professionals with the latest work trends and point them towards the right opportunities” he added.
The event, themed ‘The Future of Work’ explored trends around relevant subject matters such as navigating the Nigerian job market, career acceleration in today’s digital age, innovation in the workplace and navigating the world of tech as a woman. The event drew attendees from different professional spaces from across the country seeking career growth opportunities.
The company said that the event had thousands of job seekers in attendance and a chance to join the Interswitch community, many left motivated to pursue their career goals, having gained valuable insights and advice to propel their dreams of kick-starting and accelerating their professional careers.
The Career Fair was proudly supported by Google, Udemy, LinkedIn, Dbrown Consulting and the Interswitch Developer Community.
The statement said the success of the Interswitch Career Fair 2.0 is a testament to Interswitch Group’s commitment to grooming and nurturing the sharpest and best minds who will in turn become leaders in various sectors of the economy in the future.