Firm To Recruit 1000 First Class Graduates Yearly

A mobility company, CIG Motors is set to recruit 1,000 first-class graduates from Nigerian universities annually.

This was revealed at the induction ceremony of the over 100 young first class graduates recently employed by the automobile company through its CIG Knight programme.

The programme is part of a broader arrangement to engage no fewer than 1000 Nigerian graduates in automotive technology and bridge the unemployment gap in the country.

Speaking at the ceremony, the executive director, CIG Motors, Jubril Arogundade, the keynote speaker at the event revealed that the ceremony sets as an annual celebration of determination and excellence.

He said the automotive industry especially here in Nigeria, is on the brink of revolution and CIG Motors is proud to be the leading change noting that “With the disruption of technology with EVs there is an infrastructural gap that needs innovators and creative thinkers who can contribute to moving the company forward”.

He added that the CIG Knight programme is a laser focused opportunity that welcomes only first-class graduates and students with a 2:1 from top ten universities in Nigeria. With a strategic recruitment process, which include aptitude tests, phases of interview and presentations to determine skills, intellect, and commitment to making a meaningful impact in the industry.With over one thousand eight hundred applicants, over a hundred candidates qualified as CIG Knights sharing the organization values of excellence, character, and dedication.

Speaking during the panel session, Bisola Aiyeola encouraged the newly inductees to be open to learning as the automobile industry is a growing goldmine.

“To grow, we must embrace lifelong learning, self-awareness, and resilience. We must be open to new experiences, challenges, and feedback. Growth is not about status, but about progress,” she added.

On her part, Mabel Adeteye, head of Brands and Marketing Communications, WEMA Bank, a panelist commenting on the topic “Leadership and Growth; Building a Successful Career” admonished the graduands to recognize their inherent value as individuals capable of achieving the impossible in their endeavors with an aura of resilience as they forge on in their career.

In the same vein, Ifesinachi Okpagu, Chief Marketing Officer, Heirs Insurance encouraged the new graduands to embody proactiveness with a forward-thinking mindset as problem solvers.

The CIG Knight programme is designed to identify and groom bright minds from recognized institutions offering a rare opportunity for skillful individuals to join the team, bringing fresh perspectives and creative ideas as they welcome the new era of mobility in the climes of Africa.