Nigeria’s NATEP signs MOU with Lab Four to create 50,000 jobs

On Tuesday, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment

Nigeria’s NATEP signs MOU with Lab Four to create 50,000 jobs

On Tuesday, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment unveiled a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP) and Lab Four, aimed at generating substantial employment prospects by outsourcing 50,000 jobs to Nigeria.

Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, hailed this MOU as a pivotal achievement in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“This initiative cements our commitment to diversifying the economy and forging a Nigeria known globally as a nation of creators,” she stated during the signing ceremony in Abuja.” We envision Nigeria as a pivotal global hub for service exports and talent sourcing,” she said.

Mrs Uzoka-Anite described NATEP as Nigeria’s “strategic answer to the burgeoning global talent sourcing market, valued at US$620.381 billion in 2020 and projected to grow to US$904.948 billion by 2027. Our mission is to tap into this lucrative industry, showcasing Nigeria as a powerhouse of high-quality talent for the global service export and outsourcing industry.”

Tony Okhiria, the CEO of the Cybersecurity Institute at Lab Four, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “This program is monumental because it allows Nigeria to accelerate its talent export much quicker. We are eager to disrupt the traditional BPO process and look forward to a fruitful collaboration.”

Femi Adeluyi, the national coordinator of NATEP, highlighted the programme’s innovative approach, emphasizing its potential to democratize the BPO sector and create a scalable model for job creation.

The signing ceremony also featured remarks from John Dohan, representing the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim for the U.S. Embassy, who lauded Nigeria’s human resource as the nation’s greatest export.

The NATEP initiative aims to delmillione million service-export jobs over the next five years, boost foreign exchange earnings, stimulate economic growth, and enhance Nigeria’s brand on the global stage. It will focus on key “IMPACT” sectors: Insurance, Medical, Professionals, Artisans, Creative, and Technology.

unveiled a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP) and Lab Four, aimed at generating substantial employment prospects by outsourcing 50,000 jobs to Nigeria.

Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, hailed this MOU as a pivotal achievement in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“This initiative cements our commitment to diversifying the economy and forging a Nigeria known globally as a nation of creators,” she stated during the signing ceremony in Abuja.” We envision Nigeria as a pivotal global hub for service exports and talent sourcing,” she said.

Mrs Uzoka-Anite described NATEP as Nigeria’s “strategic answer to the burgeoning global talent sourcing market, valued at US$620.381 billion in 2020 and projected to grow to US$904.948 billion by 2027. Our mission is to tap into this lucrative industry, showcasing Nigeria as a powerhouse of high-quality talent for the global service export and outsourcing industry.”

Tony Okhiria, the CEO of the Cybersecurity Institute at Lab Four, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “This program is monumental because it allows Nigeria to accelerate its talent export much quicker. We are eager to disrupt the traditional BPO process and look forward to a fruitful collaboration.”

Femi Adeluyi, the national coordinator of NATEP, highlighted the programme’s innovative approach, emphasizing its potential to democratize the BPO sector and create a scalable model for job creation.

The signing ceremony also featured remarks from John Dohan, representing the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim for the U.S. Embassy, who lauded Nigeria’s human resource as the nation’s greatest export.

The NATEP initiative aims to delmillione million service-export jobs over the next five years, boost foreign exchange earnings, stimulate economic growth, and enhance Nigeria’s brand on the global stage. It will focus on key “IMPACT” sectors: Insurance, Medical, Professionals, Artisans, Creative, and Technology.