Nigeria boasts a population of approximately 200 million with about 70% of the population under 30, and 42% under the age of 15.
Despite this, the correlation between investment in human capital and the country’s economic growth and development has not yielded substantial results.
This is partly due to unemployment, poverty, and insecurity. Of course, this social and economic situation makes migration attractive to young people.
However, a recent report by PricewaterhouseCoopers highlights Nigeria’s significant Brain Capital advantage, with a large youthful population averaging 19 years old.
This demographic stands in contrast to the ageing populations observed in countries such as Germany, Japan, Italy, and the United States, where it’s projected that the worldwide working-age population will experience a 10% decline by 2060.
Nigeria has already demonstrated prowess across various service sectors, including entertainment and sports, showcasing talent capable of competing and excelling in the global market.
At the forefront of this dynamic industry are core professionals adept at identifying and nurturing talent, building experience and boosting portfolios to compete not only locally but on the international job market.
In the tradition of Nairametrics, we spotlight some influential female human capital professionals within various industries based on their experience and companies in their career portfolios.
Taiwo Dayo is a seasoned HR professional with over 20 years of experience leading multi-generational workforces across sectors such as insurance, healthcare, consulting, and financial services. She holds a global SPHRi™ certification, is a certified career coach, and is a passionate mentor and facilitator.
Taiwo has a proven record in delivering people and culture transformation, talent optimization, diversity and inclusion management, HR analytics, and cross-border HR operations.
Currently, she serves as the Regional Head of HR for Sub-Saharan Africa at VFS Global and is the founder of the Premium Mentoring Program with TDA.
Previously, Taiwo was the Group Head of Human Capital and Corporate Services at Primera Africa Finance Group and Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc. She also worked at Total Health Trust Limited, implementing business transformation processes and winning multiple CIPM HR Best Practice Awards.
Earlier in her career, Taiwo held positions at BELLFORTE CONSULTING, Gerizim Group Limited, and UBA Group, managing HR, administration, leasing, investment, and treasury functions.
