*Dear #ESMECommunity,*

 

We are thrilled to celebrate the graduation of 250 exceptional fellows from the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP)—young talents who have completed 12 months of impactful work experience across public and private sectors in Enugu State.

 

From classroom learning through our Human Capital Development Lab (HCDL) to on-the-job training in real workplaces, these fellows have grown into polished professionals—ready to lead, build, and innovate.

 

*Impact at a Glance:*

 

– 250 Fellows placed across Enugu State

 

– 70% attached to top-performing – MDAs

 

– 30% placed in high-growth private sector firms

 

*Top MDAs that hosted our fellows include:*

 

– Enugu SME Center – 10 fellows

 

– Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS) – 11 fellows

 

– Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) – 6 fellows

 

– Ministry of Health – 5 fellows

 

– Office of the Special Adviser on Public Finance – 4 fellows

 

– Enugu State Marketing Company – 4 fellows

 

– Office of the Special Adviser on Donor Relations – 3 fellows

 

– Office of the Special Adviser for Project Development – 3 fellows

 

– Economic Planning Commission

 

– Ministry of Agriculture & Agro-Industrialization

 

– Ministry of Lands & Urban Development

 

– Ministry of Justice

 

– Sustainable Development Goals Office

 

– Surveyor General’s Office

 

…and many more.

 

These MDAs offered real, high-impact roles that challenged and refined our fellows into high-performing professionals, advancing the state’s institutional capacity.

 

*Private Sector Placements Included:*

 

Notable placements were also made in companies such as:

 

– Dynamic Keystone Ltd

– Cidon Health & Homes Ltd

– Memfys Hospital

– Potters Wheel Foundation

– Pinnacle of Grace International School

– Edenvale School, Enugu

– Gozinchem International

– Brizong Global Solutions

 

*Fellows Graduate With:*

 

– Hands-on work experience

– Professional mentorship

– Clear career pathways into employment, entrepreneurship & leadership

 

*Our Commitment:*

 

At the Enugu SME Center, it has been our honour to facilitate these placements, monitor their growth, and connect them to opportunities tailored to their skills and aspirations.

 

This milestone would not have been possible without the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, whose unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and institutional transformation continues to shape Enugu State’s future.

 

This graduation is not just an end—it’s a new beginning. We remain committed to building a pipeline of employable, globally competitive youth through strategic programs like NJFP.

 

Congratulations once again to our NJFP Graduates!

Enugu State is proud of you. The future is now.