Lagos job fair attracts 1,200 applicants ahead of November 17 event
More than 1,200 job seekers have applied to participate in the Lagos State Government’s forthcoming job fair scheduled to hold at the University of Lagos on November 17, 2026.
The Director of Employment at the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Demilola Shitta, disclosed this during a pre-summit press briefing ahead of the fourth Lagos Employment Summit.
He said the job fair, which would bring employers and prospective employees together, was designed to create direct employment opportunities and connect available talent with organisations seeking workers.
According to him, the programme would feature mock interviews, curriculum vitae reviews and career counselling to help participants improve their employability and prepare for recruitment opportunities.
He added that the registration portal remained open and was expected to close at midnight on Monday, urging interested job seekers who had yet to apply to take advantage of the opportunity.
Shitta said the initiative was building on the success of the previous edition, expressing optimism that the forthcoming event would record a positive outcome for participants.
The Lagos State Government said the job fair was part of activities lined up for the fourth edition of the Lagos Employment Summit, which also includes an Innovation Day scheduled for November 16.
The activities will culminate in the main summit on November 18 at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, where government representatives, employers, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders are expected to discuss strategies for improving employment and enterprise development.
