By Emma Ebeleke

Abuja, Nigeria – As technology continues to redefine the future of work, the Chief Executive Officer of The African Talent Company (TATC), parent company of Jobberman, Hilda Kabushenga, has emphasized the urgent need for digital innovations that promote inclusion rather than deepen social divides.

Speaking at the Technology and Employment Inclusion in Marginalized Contexts Roundtable held in Abuja, Kabushenga called for a collective push toward technology solutions that empower Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and other marginalized groups.

“Technology can and must be a force for inclusion, not division. As the world of work evolves, we must ensure that no one is left behind,” she said.

She noted that the roundtable aimed to address more than just technological advancement, focusing instead on critical issues of equity, access, and economic opportunity—especially for Nigeria’s most vulnerable populations.

Also addressing the forum, Country Director of Mastercard Foundation Nigeria, Rosy Fynn, reaffirmed the Foundation’s strong commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth across Africa. She said the event aligns with the Foundation’s ambition to enable 30 million young Africans, particularly women, to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030.

“Inclusion is not a side conversation; it is the main agenda. We must design systems where marginalized groups are not just considered but centered,” Fynn emphasized.

Delivering a goodwill message on behalf of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Isah, Lanre Oloyede stressed the importance of building inclusive digital ecosystems that ensure equal access to employment and economic dignity for all Nigerians.

The roundtable convened stakeholders from government, the private sector, civil society, digital platforms, and development partners to explore pressing challenges and unlock new opportunities for digital employment—particularly for women in underserved communities, PWDs, and IDPs.