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What skills are holding professionals back today? We asked employers, and the answers were clear. Here are the top skills many professionals are still missing. Want the full picture? Download the Skills Gap Report here: protenintl.com/bridging-the-s…

In our latest report on the skills gap, we broke it down with data. Here are some of the key insights. Download the skills gap report here: protenintl.com/bridging-the-s…

Every year, thousands of Nigerian graduates step into the job market ready to work… but not always ready for the work itself. They face rising competition, limited opportunities, and a gap between what they learned and what the job demands. That gap is the real story.

One of our Gems, Buraimoh Demilade, shares how the experience shaped his thinking and approach. Here’s what he had to say.

You can’t grow your career without clarity on where you’re going. That’s exactly why the Proten Gems Leadership Programme was built. To help young professionals learn, unlearn, and rethink what it takes to succeed at work.

During the leadership training, participants explored how personal branding shapes career growth and opens opportunities. Here’s what one of our Gems, Olabisi Salaudeen, had to say about her experience.

What’s the point of being good at what you do if no one knows you exist? There’s a reason the saying sticks “It’s not always the best that gets noticed, but it’s the most visible.”

At Proten International, we’re committed to building the next generation of capable, work-ready leaders.

The final session pulled everything together with honest conversations, clear takeaways, and a noticeable shift in how they think about work and leadership. The impact would go beyond the sessions. It would show up in how they’ll think, contribute, and lead going forward.

Last Friday, we wrapped up the first cohort of the Proten Gems Leadership Accelerator. It was a strong close to five weeks of learning, clarity, and real growth. Throughout the programme, these young professionals built practical skills across:

If you haven’t read the Skills Gap Report yet, download it here: protenintl.com/bridging-the-s…

His point was simple. Universities were designed to build thinkers, not necessarily job-ready professionals. And that distinction is at the heart of today’s skills gap conversation. Do you agree, or should universities evolve to do both?

What should universities really be responsible for? Prof. Oluremi Nurudeen Olaleye sparked a strong debate by drawing a clear line between academic training and workforce preparation.

Do you agree? Join the conversation. If you haven’t read the Skills Gap Report yet, download it here: protenintl.com/bridging-the-s…

Our moderator, Yetunde Odunsi, shared her own pivot from molecular biology researcher to educator as proof that transferable skills matter. Her message was simple. Don’t wait for the system to change. Start with what you already bring to the table.

What happens when leaders across all sectors come into one room to tackle Nigeria’s skills gap? Here’s a glimpse. Get the full picture. Download the report: protenintl.com/bridging-the-s…

He is risen. A reminder that hope is never lost and new beginnings are always possible. Happy Easter from all of us at Proten International. #HappyEaster #Easter #ProtenIntl

A day to pause, reflect, and find meaning in the moment. Wishing you peace, grace, and renewed faith this Good Friday from all of us at Proten International. #HappyGoodFriday #GoodFriday #ProtenIntl

If you want a clearer picture of what employers are really looking for and what needs to change, download the Proten Skills Gap Report and join the conversation. Download the report here: protenintl.com/bridging-the-s…

Founders need people who can hit the ground running, and most fresh graduates are not there yet. Does this match what you are seeing in your organisation?

During the panel session on the nature of the skills gap, Harry Enaholo drew from his experience reviewing over 100 resumes weekly to make one thing clear: startups do not have time to hand-hold.