Obsidian Advisory Africa, a workforce development firm, is organizing the 5th edition of its Fashion Career Fair in Lagos on October 22 and 23, 2026. The event aims to create stronger pathways from skills development to employment and business opportunities. The firm has worked with various organizations, including LSETF, Jobberman, Mastercard Foundation, GIZ, and Ethnocentrique, to implement programs that respond to workforce and employment needs.
The two-day event will begin with a Virtual Talent Summit on October 22, giving talents across Nigeria access to conversations on careers, skills, and opportunities in the fashion industry. On October 23, the Fashion Employer Town Hall and the Fashion Career Fair will take place in Lagos. The Employer Town Hall will bring businesses and industry stakeholders together to discuss workforce needs, skills gaps, and recruitment challenges.
At the center of this year's edition is Obsidian's Sprint Recruitment Program (SRP), which has trained 500 fashion talents for in-demand roles across the fashion value chain ahead of the fair. SRP talents will be pre-matched with participating businesses based on skills and role fit, creating a structured pipeline of trained, employer-ready talent for businesses looking to recruit.
According to Damilola Ademilokun, Founder and CEO of Obsidian Advisory Africa, the goal is not just to create a space for talent and employers to meet, but to build the infrastructure that gets people hired. The SRP allows the firm to prepare talent for roles businesses actually need and bring employers into the Fair with a clearer view of the talent available to them.
Registration is currently open for talents, businesses, and partners. Interested individuals can learn more and register on the Obsidian Advisory Africa website. The firm is dedicated to connecting talents and businesses to opportunities, and this event is a significant step towards achieving that goal.
The Fashion Career Fair has become a significant event in the Nigerian fashion industry, providing a platform for talents to meet potential employers and for businesses to find skilled workers. With over 500 trained fashion talents and 100+ businesses participating, this year's event promises to be the largest yet.
The event is expected to have a positive impact on the fashion industry in Nigeria, providing opportunities for growth and development. With the SRP and the Fashion Career Fair, Obsidian Advisory Africa is creating a structured pipeline of trained talent for businesses, ultimately contributing to the growth of the industry.
Key points
- Obsidian Advisory Africa is set to host over 500 fashion talents and 100+ businesses at the 2026 Fashion Career Fair in Lagos.
- The event aims to create stronger pathways from skills development to employment and business opportunities.
- The Sprint Recruitment Program has trained 500 fashion talents for in-demand roles across the fashion value chain ahead of the fair.
