Opportunity lurks around everywhere, even in unlikely places. But it takes only a few to see such opportunities. This is the story of Usen Neri Ezekiel.
Ezekiel, 20 years old, who hails from Akwa Ibom State was born and bred in Lagos. Upon earning his Ordinary National Diploma in Fine Arts from Yaba College of Technology, he got a contract job at the Federal Government Press, Apapa.
After his three months stint at the Federal Government Press, he desperately needed to get a job to keep body and soul together.
He pounded the streets of Lagos endlessly for a month without success. But his curiosity got the better part of him after staying at home for over a month when he visited his Mallam friend who sells stuffs in the neighbourhood kiosk.
On that fateful day he had gone there to make some purchases after exchanging banters with his pal. Aboki, as he calls his friend, was listening to The Job Show at that opportune time and that’s how his endless job search ended. Talk of a miracle meeting! He tells his story himself.
“Just about a month ago after I stopped working at the Federal Government, I started scouting for a new job. I combed the streets for over a month before I got the present job, at School Masters Academy, Ajah, as a Fine Art Teacher. The good thing about my new job is that it is the first salary job I would be doing right after school. The other jobs I have accessed in the past were merely contract and short holiday jobs. But this is my first salary job and it really gladdens my heart.
“Honestly speaking, I only heard of The Job Show once and it was on the street. I went to buy stuffs on my street at a Mallam’s shop and his transistor radio was on. So while waiting to be attended to by my Mallam friend, I listened and heard a job vacancy announcement which caught my attention. The news caster or so announced what appeared related to my discipline and I quickly waited to hear the magic number to apply (01-3428341). Not quite 20 minutes, I called the number and lo and behold, I was called for an interview. Believe me that’s was all I did! I didn’t need to pay any agent fee or part with half of my salary as is the case with most job agents around town.
“To be honest, I haven’t been listening to The Job Show Africa. In fact, I never heard or knew it existed. And to think that they are offering their service to humanity as a labour of love to alleviate the sufferings of jobseekers all for free is to say the least unbelievable and remarkable!
“I will give The Job Show Africa 90% because whatever they are doing, it’s a job well done for Nigerians seeking for jobs.
“But upon reflection of the job situation in the country, it is beginning to look like we have a spiritual problem in getting a job in Nigeria.
“From my own experience, I’ll just urge all jobseekers not to relent in their efforts. They should always pray and listen to The Job Show
Africa. You will definitely find what you are seeking for.
I haven’t been listening to The Job Show Africa. In fact, I never heard or knew it existed.
Africa, you will definitely find what you are seeking for.
I got this job from The Job Show as a Fine Art Teacher with School Masters Academy, Lagos and I’m really enjoying it. All thanks to The Job Man of The Job Show Africa. I guess you all know what tutoring is all about.
You know, good job, nice pay. In fact, this new job is just perfect for me as newest employee.
I pray and hope that The Job Show Africa will get on local television and get more airtime.
The labour market is getting larger everyday as there is no government institutions that can accommodate the large turnout of school leavers who get into the labour market.
I would say that there are jobs in this country, it is just how to get the right connection and God’s favour. The right source just like the job show will give you the best and that’s for those who are not lazy.
I can’t say much about government doing enough in job creation. I would just say that government is not investing on the talents we have in this country. Most people who have technical know-how in Nigeria don’t really have the necessary support.
But all hope is not lost after all. If you are a job seeker, tune in to The Job Show Africa on radio to get your desired job!
Mr. Usen Neri Ezekiel
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