Jobs/Appointments
NECA Partners UNDP to Boost Graduate Employability in Nigeria
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0. launched by the Vice President, Mr Kashim Shettima, on October 22, 2025, has received the support of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA).
The group has joined forces with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to strengthen the connection between education and industry.
The two parties are working together to ensure the success of the next phase of the programme, which will be handed over to the federal government in 2027 for full continuation.
This is part of efforts of both organisations to address youth unemployment in the country and improve graduate employability in the country.
The Director General of NECA, Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, the association would play a central role in connecting employers to the growing pool of trained fellows by co-leading a Job Fair, which will be held as a side event during the official launch of NJFP 2.0.
He explained that the job fair would bring together major employers across key sectors to interact with NJFP Fellows and explore placement opportunities, noting that the group will be at the forefront of recruiting and placing 20,000 program fellows with employers by leveraging its network to secure industry buy-in and advising the NJFP team on aligning training with sector-specific skills demands.
The DG stated that NECA would also provide insights into future skills and labour trends to ensure that fellows remain relevant in Nigeria’s evolving world of work, stressing that it will support the NJFP by generating and providing data on skilling demands across industries, driving policy advocacy, and creating a systemic, industry-driven training framework for the country. Other partnership details include joint training sessions for employer focal persons to deepen their understanding of mentorship roles during placements.
According to him, the intention is to provide fellows with technical exposure, career guidance, and soft skills development. He stressed that the association has made arrangements to organise the NJFP Industry Summit in 2026 to review progress, share lessons, and strengthen partnerships among government, employers, and development partners.
NJFP is a flagship initiative of the Nigerian government supported by the European Union (EU). It was established to bridge the gap between young graduates and the labour market by providing 12-month, fully paid work placements across private, public, development, and NGO sectors.
Each Fellow will receive a N150,000 monthly stipend, fully funded by the programme, along with mentorship and market-oriented training to enhance workplace readiness.
While the first phase, NJFP 1.0, made valuable strides, it faced challenges in achieving large-scale and sustainable results. The latest phase, NJFP 2.0, has been redesigned to deliver more substantial impact through structured private sector engagement and clearer pathways for long-term employability.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The immediate past Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr Lamido Yuguda, has been nominated as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The nomination was made by President Bola Tinubu, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga.
His name would be sent to the Senate for confirmation in compliance with a section of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007.
He is replacing Mr Bala Bello, who was recently appointed as the Special Adviser to the President on Political Economy.
Mr Lamido was in charge of the apex capital market regulatory body in Nigeria from 2020 to 2024. He was replaced by Mr Emomotimi Agama.
He is an alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University, where he graduated in 1983 with a B.Sc. in Accountancy. In 1991, he obtained a master’s degree in Money, Banking and Finance from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a CFA charterholder.
The nominee began his career in 1984 at the CBN as a Senior Supervisor in the Foreign Operations Department.
He also worked as an economist in the Africa Department of the International Monetary Fund from 1997 to 2001, when he returned to the CBN. He retired from the CBN in 2016, after serving as Director of the Reserve Management Department for six years.
President Tinubu has charged Mr Yuguda and his predecessor to discharge their responsibilities with renewed dedication, professionalism, and commitment to Nigeria’s economic stability and growth, in their respective roles.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The chief executive of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr Thibaut Boidin, has been appointed as the chairman of the Beer Sectoral Group (BSG) of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN).
In his new role, Mr Boidin will collaborate closely with the board of CEOs to provide strategic leadership for the group to advance critical industry priorities, including shaping sustainable category growth, advocating for commercial freedom through balanced and growth-oriented fiscal policies, and strengthening the differentiation and long-term competitiveness of beer within Nigeria’s beverages market.
He succeeds Mr Carlos Coutino. His appointment, according to a statement, became effective Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Mr Boidin brings extensive international leadership experience across nine countries to the BSG Chairmanship. He joined the HEINEKEN Group in 2017 as Deputy Managing Director of France Boissons (HEINEKEN largest integrated Distributor) and went to on to hold Chief Transformation Officer roles in HENIKEN France and HEINEKEN Europe.
Most recently, he served as Managing Director of HEINEKEN Romania, one of the group’s largest operations in Eastern Europe, before being appointed the chief executive of Nigerian Breweries Plc.
Prior to joining HEINEKEN, Mr Boidin served as an officer in the French Armed Forces across various continents, before transitioning to the corporate sector where he held senior executive and Managing Director roles at leading French organisations, including Elis and Veolia.
“I am honoured by the confidence reposed in me by my industry peers. With over three million jobs in the value chain, the beer sector has a critical role to play in Nigeria’s manufacturing and economic ecosystem through investment, local value creation, responsible consumption, and sustainable contribution to government revenue.
“As Chairman of the Beer Sectoral Group, my focus is to work closely with MAN, government and stakeholders to unlock category growth, enable fair competition, and support a predictable fiscal environment in which legitimate manufacturers can thrive,” Mr Boidin commented on his appointment.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Mr Anthony Okon Placid has been appointed as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), replacing Mr Benjamin Hundeyin.
Mr Placid, a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), was chosen for the position by the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Tunji Disu.
In a statement on Sunday by Mr Hundeyin, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), his successor was described as “a seasoned officer of the Nigeria Police Force with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping.”
The 55-year-old police officer was born on December 2, 1970, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Uyo.
The indigene of Mbiokporo Nsit in the Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State also holds a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD) from the University of Jos and studied Law at the National Open University of Nigeria for a Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
He was appointed into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police at the Police Academy, Kano, in 1996, and was commissioned in August 1998.
He has attended several professional and international courses, including United Nations Peace Operations Specialised Training (POST), with certifications as an expert in Police Studies, Military Studies, Gender Awareness, International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights, and Civilian Protection. UNITAR Senior Leadership and Peacebuilding course in Kenya.
Mr Placid has served in various strategic capacities within and outside the country, including Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Adamawa State; PPRO, Police Staff College, Jos; Chief of Training, African Union Mission in Sudan; Head of Training and Development, United Nations Mission in Darfur; Divisional Police Officer in Federal Housing Calabar, Bakassi, Uruan, and Gembu; Officer-in-Charge, Anti-Robbery Unit, Kaduna State; African Union Election Security Adviser; Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) in Akwa Ibom and Kogi States; Assistant Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Department, Abia State; and Deputy in charge of Administration and Finance, Zone 3 Headquarters, Yola.
He is also a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Commonwealth Human Rights Trainer and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Trainer on International Humanitarian Law. He is a graduate of the Senior Executive Course (SEC 47) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, and was inducted as a Member of the National Institute (mni) on December 13, 2025, prior to his redeployment to Cross River State.
The new police spokesman, who can be reached via 07031179186, is happily married with children. His hobbies include listening to good music, playing football, basketball, table tennis, badminton, and engaging with people.
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