Jobs/Appointments
COVID-19: FG, NITDA to Provide One Million ICT Jobs
By Adedapo Adesanya
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through the support of the federal government, is planning to provide one million jobs in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria.
Director-General of the agency, Mr Kashifu Abdullahi, said this during the virtual meeting on the submission of report from the agency’s Advisory Committee, mandated to access the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Nigeria’s technology and innovation ecosystem, also known as Tech4Covid19.
He said the team was put in place because his agency knew before hand that the impact of the virus on the economy was unprecedented and that there would be job loss.
Business Post had reported that the advisory committee was constituted in the wake of coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria last month as one the measures put forward by Mr Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, to cushion the impact of the pandemic on information technology ecosystem.
The team was made up of 10 members and were each tasked with sustainable strategies to help maintain technological progress in the face of the slowdown brought about by the pandemic.
Each were tasked on different areas from provision of affordable internet access to individuals and businesses; develop a framework to facilitate access to financing for tech and tech-enabled ventures; devising modalities for encouraging the development and adoption of digital technology, as well as support policies in line with the Work from Home directive of the federal government.
At the meeting, Mr Kashifu maintained that based on the discussion he had with the Minister, government is targeting to create or retain one million jobs in the ICT sector this year.
He said the FG was looking at many different areas in terms of startups doing agricultural value chains, empowering hubs, developing and implementing the framework of business process outsourcing and other areas, to see how thousands of jobs can be created directly or indirectly.
“I urge the committee to develop a business plan; stating facts and figures on how the IT sector will create and protect jobs.
“What I want from the committee are two things: one for example, you state that we have a 100,000 work force and if the government does not do anything to intervene during this pandemic we are going to lose the 100,000 jobs or if government intervenes by doing some certain things we are going to retain all the 100,000 jobs and create additional 30,000 jobs,” he said.
He called on businesses to approach the agency with facts and figures, stressing that government was open to intervene quickly as job creation is one of its top priorities.
“We all believe that a lot of things will change after this pandemic. As some believe that the Fourth Industrial Revolution will take place. As such, we need to unlock this hidden opportunities or identify the silver lining which are the Digital First and keep businesses up and running,” he added.
He further said, “A lot of technologies will come on board and people will embrace them. A lot of things are going to change and a lot of businesses are going to be powered by technologies.”
Concerning the recommendations, Mr Kashifu assured the committee that NITDA and federal government will do everything possible in their capacity to see that all the highlighted recommendations in the four critical areas are tackled accordingly.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Lagos Television (LTV 8), Alausa, Ikeja, has a new General Manager, and he is Mr Kayode Oyekanmi, replacing Mrs Sola Kosoko, who was ousted by the Lagos State government.
Mr Oyekanmi was presented with his letter of appointment on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, in a brief ceremony.
The new General Manager of the state-owned broadcast station was tasked with using his vast experience in the media space to take LTV 8 to greater heights.
Mr Agoro expressed confidence in Mr Oyekanmi’s capacity to reposition Lagos Television and wished him a successful and impactful tenure of office.
Prior to his appointment, Mr Oyekanmi served as the Director of Strategy Centre at the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, a position he has held since 2022.
A seasoned brand communications practitioner, Mr Oyekanmi has over three decades of professional experience spanning both the private and public sectors, with expertise in Advertising, Public Relations, and global export services.
He commenced his public service career as a Public Affairs Practitioner on March 1, 2000, with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy.
The new LTV boss, a Lagos State indigene from Isale Eko, Lagos Island, has received several awards in recognition of his dedication, hard work, and commitment to the journalism profession.
He holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Lagos and a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Education from Lagos State University.
He is an active Member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).
In addition, he is a voracious reader and a passionate lawn tennis player, and currently serves as the Charter President of the Lagos State Ministry of Information Toastmasters Club.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A retired Major-General, Mr Adeyinka Famadewa, has been appointed as the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Homeland Security.
The appointee retired from the military after over three decades, with experience in national security strategy, intelligence fusion, counter-terrorism operations, and international security diplomacy.
His career reflects a rare blend of operational excellence, strategic foresight, and institutional leadership in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national interests, a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr George Akume, said.
It was disclosed that Mr Famadewa was chosen for the position because of his exceptional record of service, strategic expertise, and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture.
The notice said the appointment underscores the commitment of the administration of Mr Tinubu to strengthening internal security coordination, enhancing intelligence-driven operations, and deepening inter-agency collaboration in addressing emerging security threats across the country.
The President expressed confidence that Mr Famadewa’s appointment will further enhance the government’s efforts toward achieving a safer and more secure Nigeria through improved coordination of homeland security initiatives, intelligence integration, and proactive risk management.
He also urged him to deploy his wealth of experience, professionalism, and strategic insight in advancing national security objectives and supporting the administration’s agenda.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
In a bid to strengthen its board and support its transformation goals, FCMB Group Plc has appointed the chairman of the board of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), Mrs Adepeju Adebajo, as an independent non-executive director.
A statement signed by the company secretary, Mrs Olufunmilayo Adelabu, disclosed that the appointment has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
She brings to the board over 30 years of experience across industry, renewable energy, agriculture, finance and consulting. She has worked with teams and clients in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, helping them grow and multiply impact.
Throughout her career, Mrs Adebajo has led teams through change and growth. She previously worked at Lafarge Africa Plc, and was once the chief executive of Mouka Limited, Lumos Nigeria, UTC Nigeria Plc and an Assistant General Manager at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. She is a Transformation Lead at Etex Group (Nigerite and Emenite Limited).
In 2025, she founded Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria, affiliated with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and serves on the World Economic Forum Council on Climate and Nature Governance (2025-2027).
Mrs Adebajo holds a Master’s and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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