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Vivacity Development Drives Africa’s Future of Work Agenda at Key London, UNGA 81 Summits
Social enterprise, Vivacity Development, has announced plans to host two major international engagements in September 2026 aimed at advancing Africa’s evolving future-of-work agenda and expanding opportunities for young entrepreneurs and professionals.
The organisation disclosed that the second edition of its Investors Connect London summit will hold at Imperial College London on September 11, while a high-level dialogue will take place during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) High-Level Week at Cornell University, New York City, on September 24.
According to Vivacity Development, the events will focus on mobilising investment, strengthening international partnerships and preparing Africa’s workforce for the demands of the global economy by 2030.
Chief Executive Officer of Vivacity Development, Engr. Oluwakemi Ann-Melody Areola, said the future of work extends beyond technology and artificial intelligence, stressing the need for a diversified economic approach.
“The future of work isn’t just a tech conversation; it is an economic survival conversation. We cannot build a resilient nation by preparing youth for a single industry. From digital systems and green energy to the creative arts, sports management and the care economy, our focus must be on institutionalised scaling and specialised expertise,” she said.
The organisation identified seven strategic sectors it believes will drive employment and economic growth in Africa. They include agriculture, technology, sports, creative industries, health and care services, the green economy and education.
Vivacity noted that while the Federal Government has introduced initiatives such as the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Programme and other digital economy reforms, greater collaboration between government, investors and social enterprises is needed to bridge existing gaps in funding, mentorship and practical training.
The organisation also highlighted its record of facilitating 16 international convenings and working with institutions including the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), Senate Committee on Environment, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Sahara Foundation, African Women in Tech and the Sam Empowerment Foundation.
As part of its next phase of intervention, Vivacity Development announced plans to train at least 200,000 Nigerian youths before the end of the year through a digital learning platform currently under development.
The initiative, according to the organisation, will provide specialised training in areas such as sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, sports analytics, creative project management, care services and educational technology.
Vivacity said further details of the programme, including curriculum content, faculty members and application processes, would be unveiled during the London and New York events.
The Investors Connect London summit is expected to bring together global investors and African innovators to explore new financing models for business growth, while the UNGA 81 dialogue will focus on strategic partnerships, cross-border investments and workforce development across multiple industries.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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