An immigrant recruitment portal for professionals has been launched in Nigeria for immigrant jobseekers in Canada, Europe, and America.
The portal was unveiled at a virtual event attended by On-Nigeria Director for MacArthur Foundation, Dr Kole Shettima, African Award-winning Actress, Kate Henshaw, Canadian Immigration Resettlement Expert, Tracy Docheff, IT experts, Human Resource Experts and other International Development Experts.
Founder of the www.iquolify.com Project, Akin Fadeyi, said, “iQuolify is a well-thought-out digital recruitment solution for immigrant professionals who compromise their qualifications for jobs below their pay grade outside their countries.
“iQuolify will focus on showcasing immigrants to prospective employers, data analytics for policymakers, mentoring and training until target immigrants can optimally integrate and unlock their potentials”.
MacArthur On-Nigeria Director, Dr Shettima declared that the Foundation has always held diversity, equity, and inclusion as values.
He said, “At the MacArthur Foundation, we ensure that our decisions and actions are rooted in the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion by embracing the unique attributes of all individuals, creating a fair playing field for all, and cultivating environments where everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.
"iQuolify is therefore a very compelling fit into our work culture, and I commend the initiative”.
Co-Founder of the Canadian iQuolify, Dr Bankole Odole opined that “As an immigrant with five Masters Degrees, I had experienced first-hand, challenges immigrant professionals grapple with. The idea of iQuolify is therefore a ready solution capable of shielding other incoming immigrants from such same challenges.
Kate Henshaw, African award-winning actress and social advocate (Guest Speaker) expressed delight, describing iQuolify as a project whose time has come.
She posited that “Many people have good reasons to migrate but find themselves disadvantaged as migrants and then resort to menial jobs.
“iQuolify is a great vision that will bring to the table solutions to less dignifying jobs.”
Kate Henshaw added the need to maximize one’s opportunities at home or abroad, by focusing on constant self-improvement, not just leaving the country by any means.
Professor Sola Akinrinade, Board Member, Tech HERfrica, former Vice-Chancellor (VC), Osun State University and former Provost Independent and Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) Academy, spoke about educated migrants not living up to their potential because they travel unprepared and encouraged all to take advantage of iQuolify to mitigate these lapses.
Tracy Docheff, immigrant resettlement expert, Director of Marketing and Communications at Toronto Newlife Wellness Place, said her job as an immigrant settler within various Canadian communities will be simpler with iQuolify.
Furthermore, at the event was Olufunmilola Bucknor, Founder and Lead Consultant, HR Madam Consulting, who shed light on her challenges recruiting for organizations within and outside Nigeria over piles upon piles of resumes. She insisted that iQuolify will bridge this gap.
Other speakers at the unveiling who shared their experiences as immigrants were Dr Kunle Ojoleye, IT Expert, Consultant, and former Sessional Professor at the University of Calgary, Alberta.
Mr Victor Ogunmola, Geoscientist at ExxonMobil, United States and Mr Dapo Rotifa, a Business Development Expert in the US.
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