28/03/2026
At a recent 2-day capacity-building workshop on graduate employability, held on 10th March 2026 at the BUK Career Services Center, under the leadership of Prof. Ahmad Iliyas, industry leaders and educators gathered to unpack how students can transform themselves from job seekers into high-value professionals and even job creators.
The panel featured Engr. Mustapha Habu (CEO, ENGAUSA HUB), Dr. Kabiru Sufi (Director, SUFI MART), and Dr. Muaz H. Muaz (Lecturer, Dangote Business School), and was moderated by Prof. Murtala Badamasi. This engagement reflects a growing recognition that solving the employability crisis requires multi-stakeholder collaboration bringing together academia, industry, and policy actors.
Beyond discussions, ENGAUSA HUB is actively addressing this gap by creating an inclusive platform that breaks barriers of language, age, gender exclusion, social status, and disability, while also tackling education poverty and systemic gaps that lead to skills mismatch in the industry.
1. The Power of Self-Discovery One of the most resonant insights from the session is that a university degree is only the starting point. The labour market rewards
value creation, not just certification.
2. Digital Literacy, Digital Skills & AI Readiness Participants explored the growing importance of digital awareness and responsibility:
Digital Citizenship: Ethical and responsible use of technology
Digital Presence: Building a professional online identity
Digital Footprints: Understanding the long-term impact of online activities
A key distinction was emphasized: Using a smartphone is not the same as having marketable digital skills. Graduates must move from consuming content to creating value, by developing skills such as:
Graphic design
Video editing
Digital marketing
Programming and AI-related competencies
These skills enable freelancing, entrepreneurship, and global opportunities……
Click on the link below read the complete blog post. 👇👇👇👇
https://blog.engausahub.com.ng/2026/03/27/from-graduation-to-career-opportunities-bridging-the-employability-gap%F0%9F%8E%93/
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