1. ENHANCING THE EMPLOYABILITY OF NIGERIAN GRADUATES By: Robert Ikazoboh MD/CEO Dragnet Solutions Limited

2. Fundamentals about life How do we make a living? We have to earn to make a living We earn when we trade something of VALUE with another Something is of value when it meets a need Our goal in life is to look for a need we can fulfil We must develop ourselves to be able to meet the needs of others We must trade that need in a market (value exchange)

3. Enhancing the employability of Nigerian Graduates = Enhancing the ability of Nigerian Graduates to: Recognise economic agents Understand their needs Develop competence, skill or capacity (production) Trade in the relevant market Self employed (various markets) Get a job (labour market)

4. Economic Agents Governments Firms / companies Individuals / consumers

5. Needs of Firms They need to create products/services of value – Product/Biz Development Produce goods and/or services – Production They need to run efficient low cost operations - Admin, Operations, Supply chain, Technology They need to attract, retain and motivate talented people – Human Resources They need to win share of mind – Marketing/Media They need to win share of customers wallet – Sales Satisfy customers / clients – Customer Service

6. Other Needs They need to raise and manage funds – Finance, Treasury They need to keep their “books”, report their financial activities – Accounting Pay less tax – Tax management Need to reduce risk and uncertainty – Controls and Audit Have binding Agreements/Navigate within the law – Legal Manage their Company Secretarial Affairs – Comp Sec Need to be socially responsible – CSR Management

7. Needs of individuals Maintain the animal (Basic needs) Massage our ego Entertain the mind Find more meaning Seek the supernatural

8. Maintain the animal Make a living Find food and eat To stay healthy and disease free (Sanitation) To enjoy shelter from the elements Be safe and secure Win over tedium Win over uncertainty and risk To participate and socialise To reproduce our seeds

9. Massage our ego Be different Be better than others Acquire and hold “things” Accepted and understood Respected and recognised Have and wield power over others Win over others

10. Entertain the mind Imagine, create or compose Try new things Enlightenment and exposure Travel Entertainment Acquire knowledge Appreciate art Enjoy varied experiences Adventure and discovery Win over boredom

11. Find more meaning Charity and benevolence Give to society and community Work for the common good Leave a legacy Win over selfishness

12. Seek the supernatural Understand the spiritual Find “God” Worship “God” Express your worship of “God” Tell others about your “God” Have hope in life Win over meaninglessness

13. Becoming employable Determine what need you want to fulfill Have a vision to be great in your chosen area. Must strive to become “the” expert. Be the best. Stay hungry – read read read. Crave knowledge and experiences. Ask for help. Be passionate about it. Stay determined. Sacrifice. 10,000 hrs. Positive thinking. Have Faith.

14. About Employment Self-employed Develop and trade your talent Develop and offer a product Develop and offer a service Broker a product Broker a service Civic contribution (Causes) Get a job Meet the need of a firm (General Recruitment) Look good for a firm (Graduate Recruitment)

15. Getting Work Experience Keep trying your luck/Working your network Apprenticeships/Internships Volunteering Research/Project proposals

16. GradExchange MOU between Dragnet, NECA, NDE GradExchange For Graduates: Provides a platform for graduates to project themselves Aptitude Tests ICT Proficiency Tests Personality profile Video presentation Source of latest vacancies and openings Widest pool of affiliates canvassing for graduates For Employers: Enables merit based, objective competitive sourcing of graduates. Can be used for full time and part time employment. Proven tools and techniques utilized by Fortune 500 companies globally. Speed of hire by eliminating 85% of graduate hiring lead time. Authentication and verification of candidates’ credential.

17. THANK YOU!!!