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.
Funke Amobi, a globally renowned Human Resources professional, has been appointed Honorary Professor of Practice in the Work, Organization & Technology discipline at Lancaster University Management School in the UK.
With over 25 years of extensive experience spanning the Oil & Gas, Banking, and Telecommunications sectors, Amobi has garnered recognition as one of the most influential HR figures globally, earning accolades such as the All-Africa Employee Engagement Professional of the Year and Nigeria’s #50 Top Corporate Women.
Amobi’s academic achievements include a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, and an MBA from Lancaster University, where she graduated with distinction and received the prestigious Dean’s Prize.
Currently serving as Deputy Head of Operations at StanbicIBTC Bank, she sits on the Advisory Boards of Lancaster University Management School UK (LUMS) and Pan Atlantic University (LBS) Nigeria.
Additionally, she serves as a non-executive director of Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Ltd and lends her expertise to several not-for-profit organizations, including WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers).
