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  • Shagaya, others for HR conference/awards

    Shagaya, others for HR conference/awards

    HR Talent Hub has unveiled a lineup of global and local industry leaders for the 2025 HR Conference & Excellence Awards (HRCEA 2025), positioning this year’s edition as one of the most influential gatherings for HR and business leaders across Africa.

    On the list is Sim Shagaya, Founder of MIVA Open University, and Dr. Folasade Femi-Lawal, Country Manager for West Africa at Mastercard. Both will deliver goodwill messages that will set the tone for a transformative two-day experience.

    Speaking on the announcement, Dr. Omotola Dayo-Adedapo, GPHR, SHRM, Founder and Lead Consultant at HR Talent Hub, said the 2025 edition is designed to spotlight the future of work through the lens of People, Purpose, and Performance, the conference’s central theme.

    Also confirmed for keynote sessions are: Professor Tolu Arulogun, Vice Chancellor, MIVA Open University; Ayodeji Ajibola, HR Director, Guinness Nigeria; and Dr. Chizor Malize, Managing Director/CEO, FITC Nigeria.

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    The event will also feature senior executives and thought-leaders from Coca-Cola, Sterling Bank, Eko Hotels & Suites, Promasidor, TVC Communications, Global Citizen, Dataleum, Nestlé Nigeria, Tranter Group, Unilever (Netherlands), Reckitt Global HQ, as well as top HR experts and academics from Canada and the United Kingdom.

    One of the highlights of this event is an expert debate involving a CEO and a Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) tagged “the hottest battle of the Industry: CoEs vs HRBPs.”

    The Debaters are Mr & Mrs Fabamwo, who have been described as the HR Industry Hottest Couple.

    HRCEA 2025 will take place on Saturday, 6th December and Sunday, 7th December 2025 at the Banquet Hall, The Zone (Workforce), Gbagada Expressway, Lagos, with virtual participation available internationally.

    Attendees can expect insight-rich sessions, powerful networking experiences, and an awards ceremony recognising outstanding contributions to HR innovation and organisational leadership.

    Tickets for both individual and corporate participants are selling fast and can be secured via the official conference website.

  • HR expert explores future of workplace

    HR expert explores future of workplace

    The workplace is ever-evolving and businesses must understand these dynamics to thrive in the scheme of things.

    The above will form the thematic pre-occupation at the is is the kernel of discussion according to HR Talent Hub Founder, Dr. Omotola Dayo-Adedapo at the upcoming HR Conference & Excellence Awards scheduled for December 6th and 7th, 2025, in Gbagada, Lagos.

    The event will bring together top HR professionals, industry leaders, and business executives to explore innovative strategies and best practices in human resource management.

    According to Dr. Dayo-Adedapo, the conference theme, “HR – The Heart of Business Success: Driving Purpose, People, and Performance,” underscores the critical role HR plays in driving business success.

    She described this year’s conference and awards ceremony as “mind-blowing, exquisite, and transformational,” highlighting the lineup of 36+ global speakers from four nations and four continents.

    Pressed further, she said the event will feature keynote sessions, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and recognition of outstanding HR leaders and organisations, providing opportunities for participants to engage with industry thought leaders and build meaningful relationships.

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    She said: “Day 1 is the Global HR Conference which kicks off at 8:00 am to 6:00 pm WAT, whilst Day 2 is the HR Excellence Dinner and Awards gala which kicks off at 3:00pm to 8:00 pm WAT. Participants are joining in-person and virtually all over the world.

    “This conference is one of Nigeria’s most anticipated HR gatherings, designed to celebrate innovation and excellence in human resource practice while fostering thought leadership and collaboration among industry players.

    “We are bringing together CEOs, business leaders, captains of Industries, HR leaders and subject-matter experts across various industries in multiple countries of the world, to discuss the pertinent need for purposeful leadership, employee-centered culture, and data-driven performance management strategies in shaping organisations of today and the future. The best part is, we are doing all of these, whilst creating a balanced atmosphere of fun, learning, strategic relationship building and premium networking opportunities.

    “With an incredible line up of 36+ global speakers across four nations of the world, and four continents, the keynote sessions and panel discussions feature astute HR leaders, subject-matter experts, industry change-makers and board executives across over 18 sectors of the Nigerian and global economy!

    “Through inspiring keynote sessions, expert-led panel discussions, interactive workshops, and recognition, the two-day event seeks to inspire new ideas that shape the future of work. It will also celebrate outstanding HR leaders and organisations who have demonstrated strategic impact, innovation, excellence and resilience within the business ecosystem.”