Jobberman Nigeria, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is championing diversity and inclusion as it heads to Kano to empower Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), aged 18-35, with relevant business and career skills.
The upcoming forum, themed Empowered to Achieve More, is scheduled for Saturday, 26th April 2025 by 11am at the Amani Events Centre, No. 3 Tamandu Road, Kano State. This special gathering aims to create a supportive space where PWDs can connect with peers, learn from experienced professionals, and acquire practical strategies to grow their careers and businesses.
For Jobberman, the organization believes in creating opportunities for everyone. For far too long, the narrative around PWDs has been centred on limitation, but this is changing. Across Nigeria, individuals with disabilities are leading, innovating, and succeeding. Through initiatives like this forum, Jobberman is committed to amplifying their stories, driving inclusive conversations, and equipping PWDs with the tools to achieve their goals.
This event aligns with Jobberman’s broader mission to reduce unemployment in Nigeria, not just by connecting jobseekers to quality jobs, but by ensuring that every individual is equipped with the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
What to Expect
The forum promises an impactful lineup of sessions tailored for entrepreneurs and career professionals:
Keynote Address – ‘Empowered to Achieve More’ will be delivered by Dr. Binta Bala, PhD, setting the tone for the day’s empowering conversations.
Panel Discussion: Speakers will discuss the unique challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities and how these can be transformed into opportunities for career and business growth.
Panel Speakers Include:
Engr. Musa Shaga – Chairman JONAPWD Kano State
Hajiya Mariya, Leader, Albino Foundation
Hussaina Umar, Deputy Director, Kanawa Educational Foundation for the Disabled
One-on-One Mentorship Sessions – Early attendees will have access to personalised CV reviews, career counselling, and business advisory clinics. These sessions will be handled by experienced HR practitioners and practising PWD entrepreneurs.
Register now: bit.ly/KanoPWDForum25
Whether you’re a job seeker, budding entrepreneur, or looking to scale your business, this forum offers practical value in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
If you know a person with a disability in Kano who’s looking to grow their career or business, share this opportunity with them. Provisions will be made for online streaming for those unable to attend in person.
