In a bold initiative aimed at correcting irregular migration, the upper chamber of the Nigerian National Assembly, the Senate, has given a big boost to a forthcoming high-powered event billed to take place in London, the United Kingdom on September 9, 2025.
The Senate, under the leadership of the Senate President Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, through the Senate Committee chairman on Environment, Distinguished Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi, endorsed the programme.
The organisers of the programme, Vivacity Development and Codub Consulting Ltd, said they were excited about the partnership with the Senate for the event, expected to shed more light on grey areas on migration.
The event, tagged “The Future of Work: A Bilateral Approach to the Reduction of Irregular Migration,” will take place at the prestigious Imperial College London.
It will bring together policymakers, development experts, academics, private sector leaders, and the Diaspora voices to craft actionable solutions to one of Nigeria’s current most pressing socio-economic challenges.
The programme is expected to empower young Nigerians with the skills, opportunities, and support systems needed to succeed in their various fields of endevours and at home.
The collaboration leverages Vivacity Development’s global network and community-focused sustainable development model, alongside Codub Consulting’s expertise in business transformation, technology, and asset management.
With youth unemployment and underemployment driving risky migration, the discussions will focus on: skills development & digital upskilling; Innovation & entrepreneurship pathways; Green and creative economy opportunities and Public-private partnerships for inclusive job creation
Senator Fadeyi described the event as “pivotal at a time when many young Nigerians view migration as their only escape from economic hardship. This initiative will encourage them to invest in upskilling, unlocking opportunities within Nigeria rather than abroad.”
Oluwakemi Ann-Melody Areola, CEO of Vivacity Development, said: “We must create a future where Nigerian youth see tangible opportunity in their own country. This event is about shifting the narrative by focusing on skills, innovation, and economic inclusion.”
Angela Egbiremolen, Country Lead Consultant for Codub Consulting, stated that the programme was not just for conversation but an urgent call for action.
