- By Tunde Adeniyi,
Covenant University (CU), Ota, Ogun State and Sahara Group have partnered to transform exceptional talent from the institution to outstanding global business leaders.
The partnership is a step towards enhancing the firm’s commitment to supporting young Africans to compete internationally as “innovators birthing sustainable solutions to unfolding global challenges”.
Speaking during a meeting with the management team of the university in Ota, the firm’s Group Head, Human Resource, Ivie Imasogie-Adigun, said the collaboration between the energy conglomerate and the university would focus on building a talent pipeline that aligns with its business goals.
“Our data over the years indicate that Covenant University is among the top three universities where we get the best candidates. Working with the school presents a unique opportunity to collaborate with a world-class institution to attract, retain and develop the best talent for our businesses spread across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East,” she said.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, who was excited about the partnership, stated that it would open more frontiers, expand the institution’s industry relations, and create more opportunities for its graduates.
“In the past years, we have produced the most employable graduates in Nigeria. We look forward to Sahara Group absorbing more Covenant graduates as it continues to record sterling achievements as a foremost energy company in Africa,” he sad.
Describing interactions with the institution’s graduates as a “recruiter’s delight”, Head, Talent Acquisition, Sahara Group, Israel Oloyede noted that the initiative with the institution would give the firm access to “an incredible talent pool of graduates with diverse backgrounds, skills, and aspirations that will drive innovation and growth.”
An alumnus of the university and a Sahara Graduate Management Trainee, Samuel Gwani described the project as a “game-changer students,” adding that the firm gives “regional and global platforms” to make a difference.
Another Covenant alumnus and Sahara Graduate Management Trainee, Tolulope Gbenro said “the partnership would be a win-win situation for both brands and above all, provide a world of endless possibilities to university graduates.”