“Even Dangote Told Me He Is Struggling To See Staff To Hire In Nigeria” — Former Minister Kemi Adeosun Reiterates Moniepoint CEO’s Recent Remarks

Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has highlighted a growing concern in Nigeria’s labour market, pointing to a mismatch between the number of job seekers and the availability of employable skills.

Speaking on Channels Television’s The Platform, Adeosun shared insights from a recent conversation with industrialist Aliko Dangote.

According to her, Dangote expressed frustration over the difficulty of recruiting qualified staff locally, despite the large number of applicants in the country.

“I had a conversation with Dangote recently, and he told me it’s not that he want to employ foreigners but he can’t get staff in Nigeria. Meanwhile, we have an army of people. Every day I am seeing CVs, so then something is wrong,” she said.

Adeosun explained that the situation reflects a deeper structural issue, where many graduates lack the practical skills required by employers.

She warned that unless the gap between education and industry needs is addressed, Nigeria may continue to experience high unemployment alongside unfilled job vacancies.