…To create over 1,500 engineering jobs in Lagos by 2027

By Juliet Umeh

To create a pool of technology talents in Nigeria, Software Engineering firm, Vesti, has announced plans to create over 1,500 new engineering jobs in Lagos by 2027.

The company said it is committed to making Lagos a “Software Engineering Location of Choice” by investing in its employees and providing them with the opportunity to grow their careers.

Speaking at the unveiling of its Software Engineering office in Lagos, Co-founder and CEO Olusola Amusan emphasized Vesti’s role as a “Software Engineering Location of Choice” and its dedication to nurturing and developing top talent.

He highlighted the company’s internal training programmes, employee satisfaction surveys, and success stories as evidence of its commitment to employee development.

He also announced Vesti’s ambitious plans to create over 600 engineering jobs in Lagos over the next two years and 1,500 new engineering jobs in the state by 2027.

Olusola said: “At Vesti, these audacious and bold statements have been instrumental in driving the exponential achievement towards our mission to simplify immigration processes.

“We are committed to providing our employees with the best possible work environment. We believe that by investing in our employees, we are investing in the future of our company,” Olusola added. Also, Co-founder and COO Abimbola Amusan of the company emphasized how the company’s products and services empower Africans to connect with the global market.

With a dedicated team of attorneys in three different countries, Abimbola shared success stories of clients who have benefited from Vesti’s offerings. These included a Nigerian entrepreneur who expanded their business to the United States with the help of Vesti’s immigration services, and a student who secured funding for their studies abroad through Vesti’s financial services.

He also outlined the company’s plans for further expansion, including launching new products and services and expanding its operations to additional countries in Africa, Asia, and North America.

One of Vesti’s early investors, Major (Rtd.) Adebayo Adeleke, while speaking, expressed his confidence in Vesti’s growth potential.

He cited the company’s recent cash-positive status in H1 2024, partnerships, and expansion plans across Africa as indicators of its strong trajectory.

He emphasized the positive impact Vesti is having on the Nigerian economy, including attracting Foreign Direct Investment, FDI, fostering innovation, and creating jobs. He also mentioned the company’s preparations for future funding rounds and a possible IPO, which excites investors.