VFD Group kicks-off graduate trainee program for graduates

LAGOS, Nigeria – In the fourth quarter of 2020, unemployment rate in Nigeria increased to 33.30 percent from 27.10 percent in the second quarter of 2020 according to the Bureau of Statistics. The rate of unemployment in Nigeria continues to increase at an alarming rate and it requires meaningful and tangible actions.

As a socially conscious organization, VFD Group, a proprietary investment company, has kicked off application for its 2021 Graduate Trainee Program.

The programme which is in its 4th edition, aims to equip recent graduates with requisite training, development, and emotional intelligence to be able to function in their chosen professional careers. The application opened on Friday, August 27, 2021, and would end on Friday, September 3, 2021.

According to the Group Head, Human Resources, VFD Group, Damola Andah indeed, our commitment to this graduate training program is to help build and sustain talent development and contribute significantly to the nation’s economy in terms of output and employment.

“Building positive and socially conscious ecosystems that ensure we are providing innovative solutions to everyday citizens and entrepreneurs are at the core of what we do at VFD Group.

“A feat that we have only achieved through the collaborative efforts of a dedicated, hardworking, and talented pool of individuals. We believe in the power and importance of having a great team, and we would ensure they grow, remain fulfilled, and achieve their growth potential with us.”

In the end, young graduates with curious and innovative minds will work alongside the brightest minds in the industry and work on projects that are changing the world and thus help them become future leaders.

Applications opened Friday, August 27, 2021, and Interested candidates can apply for the training on our website.