Interswitch Hosts Career Fair 4.0 to Empower African Talent and Future-Proof the Workforce

Interswitch Hosts Career Fair 4.0 to Empower African Talent and Future-Proof the Workforce

Interswitch Group, a leading integrated payments and digital commerce company in Africa, is set to host the fourth edition of its flagship career event — Interswitch Career Fair 4.0 — as part of ongoing efforts to nurture talent and equip the Nigerian workforce for sustainable success in today’s evolving job market.

The highly anticipated event is scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s edition is themed “The Talent Paradox: Enabling the Talent Ecosystem in Africa”, and will focus on bridging the gap between available opportunities and the skills of career-driven individuals across the continent.

Attendees will benefit from a robust programme featuring keynote addresses, thought leadership sessions, and masterclasses on emerging workplace trends, upskilling, and personal development. A major highlight of the event is a job fair segment, which provides attendees the chance to meet face-to-face with recruiters, HR professionals, and hiring experts from leading companies.

Prominent speakers and panelists at the event include top executives from Interswitch Group such as Franklin Ali, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, and Oremeyi Akah, Chief Customer Officer. They will be joined by industry leaders including Lanre Basamta, Co-Founder, Optimus AI Labs; Isioma Utomi, CEO, Catalyst Experience Solutions; Adora Ikwuemesi, CEO, Kendor Consulting; business consultant Olushola Olaleye; and Gloria Babarinde. The panel session promises to deliver deep insights into navigating the modern workplace and unlocking professional potential.

Founder and Group Managing Director of Interswitch, Mitchell Elegbe, described the event as more than a networking opportunity, noting its strategic importance in shaping the future of Africa’s talent ecosystem.

“Our Career Fair is a platform to spotlight high-potential professionals, inspire innovation, and connect young talents with real opportunities. It’s a launchpad for emerging leaders ready to make meaningful impact across industries in Nigeria and beyond,” Elegbe said.

Echoing this sentiment, Franklin Ali emphasized the broader vision of the initiative: “This Career Fair is not just about job placements; it’s about preparing talent for the future of work. With support from our strategic partners like ALX, Philips Consulting, Udemy, GLSS, and Pluralsight, we aim to empower attendees with essential tools and perspectives to thrive.”

The Interswitch Career Fair 4.0 is free to attend and is open to professionals, job seekers, students, and anyone looking to grow their careers in a dynamic, fast-changing work environment. Interested participants are encouraged to follow Interswitch’s official social media channels for event updates and registration information.

This initiative is another testament to Interswitch’s dedication to unlocking Africa’s potential and reinforcing its reputation as one of the continent’s most people-centric organizations — a recognition recently validated by the company’s 2024 win as one of the ‘Happiest Workplaces around the Globe.’