Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce
companies, has reinforced its commitment to harnessing a robust talent pool by empowering
the Nigerian workforce to pursue personal and professional success. The company affirmed this
as it announced the Interswitch Career Fair 4.0 set to hold at the Landmark Event Centre, in
Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
The highly anticipated Career Fair event, tagged “The Talent Paradox: Enabling the Talent
Ecosystem in Africa” aims to spotlight the various resources and insights available to skilled,
career-driven
individuals and young professionals to strategically align them for the workplace of today and
the future.
Going into the fourth edition, the event will host experts from Interswitch Group including
Franklin Ali, Group Chief Human Resources Officer and Oremeyi Akah, Chief Customer Officer,
alongside other industry experts including Lanre Basamta, Co-Founder, Optimus AI Labs; Isioma
Utomi, CEO, Catalyst Experience Solutions; Adora Ikwuemesi, CEO, Kendor Consulting; Olushola
Olaleye, Business Consultant and Gloria Babarinde who will draw from their prolific experiences
and expertise to unravel the theme in a panel session.
The event will also feature other engaging segments such as keynote and thought leadership
sessions bordering trends and masterclasses on upskilling and thriving in the workplace
amongst other pertinent discussions.
Attendees can also look forward to the job fair where potential candidates can have face-to-
face interactions with the expansive pool of hiring experts on ground. The Fair also presents an
opportunity to network with like-minded individuals as well as a resourceful platform for the
active exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Mitchell Elegbe, Founder and Group Managing Director at Interswitch, underscored the essence
of the Interswitch Career Fair 4.0 event, highlighting that the programme is a pathway to
recognize and equip emerging talents and raise transformative leaders that consistently
innovate to solve Nigeria’s biggest challenges and impact the African labour market overall.
According to Elegbe, “The Interswitch Career Fair reflects our deep-rooted commitment to
nurturing African talent. This platform was conceptualized to cast the spotlight on individuals
ready to lead, manage effectively, and create meaningful impact wherever they go. It’s more
than just an event—it’s a launchpad for career advancement, connecting high-potential
professionals with the right opportunities.”
Also commenting on the programme, Franklin Ali, Group Chief Human Resource Officer,
Interswitch, said that “This Career Fair goes beyond simply matching people with jobs—it’s
designed to equip ambitious talent with the tools and skills needed to excel in the ever-evolving
world of work. As a company that values the power of collaboration, we’ve joined forces with
respected partners like ALX, Philips Consulting, Udemy, GLSS and Pluralsight to enrich the
experience and broaden what’s possible for every attendee.
Interswitch Group, which recently bagged the 2024 ‘Happiest Workplaces around the Globe’
award, remains unwavering in its mission to Inspire Africa to greatness. Interested participants
are encouraged to follow Interswitch’s social media handles for more information about the
upcoming Career Fair.
