NATIONAL CAPABILITY BUILDING

Supporting Programmes that Strengthen Skills and Expertise.

We partner with governments, development agencies, and national institutions to design and deliver large-scale capability-building initiatives that strengthen human capital, enhance employability, and drive national development across the continent.

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Building Capability at National Scale for Long-Term Socioeconomic Impact

Sustainable national development begins with capable people. Through evidence-based methodologies, sector-aligned programmes, and deep expertise in talent development, Workforce Group supports government agencies, ministries, multilateral organisations and donor-funded initiatives to build capability at scale.

Whether developing youth employability programmes, building leadership capacity for public institutions, strengthening technical skills across industries, or supporting nationwide workforce transformations — we deliver impact that is measurable, scalable, and sustainable.

Strengthening human capital is central to economic growth.

Across Africa, governments and development agencies are investing in workforce systems that can equip millions with the skills needed for productivity, innovation, and global competitiveness. Our proven approach ensures capability-building initiatives deliver broad, lasting impact.

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We support these efforts by

Enhancing national workforce competencies
Reducing skills gaps across industries
Accelerating employability and job readiness
Strengthening institutional leadership
Improving service delivery in public institutions
Driving workforce productivity across priority sectors
Supporting inclusive, sustainable economic growth

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Our National Capability Building

We support national bodies and development partners with:

Youth Employability & Workforce Readiness Programmes

Large-scale initiatives designed to equip young people with employability, technical and digital skills.

Leadership & Governance Development for Public Institutions

Programmes that strengthen leadership capability across ministries, MDAs, regulatory bodies and state institutions.

Sector-Specific Technical Skills Development

Capability-building for priority sectors such as energy, manufacturing, agriculture, digital economy, and public health.

Digital Learning & National Upskilling Platforms

Technology-enabled solutions that make national learning accessible, scalable, and data-driven.

National Learning & Development Frameworks

End-to-end design of competency frameworks, curriculum development, and national training standards.

Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Skills Initiatives

Large-scale collaborations that improve workforce quality for national priority industries.

Donor-Funded Programme Implementation

Project design, talent deployment, training delivery, programme monitoring, and reporting.

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Why Government & Development Partners Choose Us

21+ years of experience developing talent across Africa

Expertise across public, private, and donor-funded capability-building programmes

Pan-African delivery capacity with local contextual understanding

Strong experience designing large-scale learning systems and national competencies

Robust monitoring, evaluation and reporting frameworks

Deep expertise in workforce planning and human capital analytics

Proven track record in multi-state and multi-country delivery

Alignment with national development goals and international standards

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Workforce Group has been our partner for 10 years. We’ve come to appreciate and trust their level of professionalism and efficiency. They’ve provided high-quality personnel to aid the continuity of some of NB plc’s business roles. Additionally, I’ve been impressed with the replacements of exited employees, which were executed OTIF and statutory regulations remitted appropriately.

Opaluwa Simeon

Nigerian Breweries Plc

Over the first half of the 2024 fiscal year, I’ll say that the People Outsourcing Services provided by Workforce Group have been excellent. They have efficiently managed the life cycle of our outsourced staff, including learning and development initiatives, which I found intriguing. This gave us the platform and capacity to work towards our business objectives and the desired peace of mind expected from such an outsourcing arrangement.

Onisofe Isaac

Enterprise Life Assurance Nigeria

Our organisation partnered with Workforce Group in 2021 to manage a key workforce segment during our transformation. They’ve consistently delivered seamless HR support, met all Service Level Agreements, and maintained high staff quality standards. We appreciate their reliability and partnership in providing continuous recruitment support and look forward to more successful years ahead.

Raphael Ugbe

Head, Human Resources, Tin-Can Island Container Terminal Limited

Workforce Group has been an exceptional outsourcing partner—professional, responsive, and reliable. In just six months, they’ve consistently met our SLAs, provided high-quality staff within tight timelines, and maintained excellent standards. Their team is approachable yet highly professional. We confidently recommend Workforce Group to any organisation seeking efficient, results-driven outsourcing support.

Abiodun Akangbe

Financial Controller, Nigeria & Angola, Emerson

As a financial company, we needed skilled loan recovery and customer service agents who understood our business and goals. For the past two years, Workforce Group has exceeded expectations—providing competent staff, maintaining high standards, and delivering exceptional support. Their professionalism and commitment to results make them a trusted partner we confidently recommend.

Nadya Dimas

Project Manager, Rexen Financials Limited

Over the past five years, Workforce Group has been a reliable outsourcing partner, effectively providing prompt and efficient services in recruiting, training, and managing contingent employees within the terms of our contractual agreement.

Bukola Aguddah

People Director, Sanofi-Aventis Nig. Ltd.

In 2023, we aimed to streamline logistics and cut operational costs. Engaging Workforce Group for labour services delivered remarkable results—their seamless integration boosted productivity and efficiency. With their support, we achieved our key targets and significantly reduced unnecessary expenses, making them a valuable partner in improving our operations.

Abbey Oluwagbenga

Depot Manager, APM Terminals

We sought an outsourcing partner who understood our business, aspirations, and pain points, with a focus on quick turnaround and high-quality staff. After four years with Workforce Group, we’re very pleased with their efficient recruitment process and staff management, which supported our 2023 goals. We confidently recommend them for reliable outsourcing and staff support.

Chidera Okoye

Outsourcing Operations Officer, Access Bank

Workforce Group delivered an excellent Leadership / Management Retreat for our organisation tagged: “Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done”. In addition to excellent facilitation skills, the evaluation of our company’s performance was unprecedented for us but has given our senior management’s team reasons to deeply reflect on our performance from inception to date and are presently evaluating ourselves to position OERL as a world-class company.

HR and Admin Manager

Oriental Energy Resources Limited.

Your High-Performance Induction Programme (HPIP) provided a comprehensive, competency-based curriculum with real-life business projects that exposed new hires to real market challenges. The programme’s rigour produced highly engaged, business-ready employees who seamlessly integrated during on-the-job rotations—marking a significant improvement over the previous graduate trainee programme run by FBN Capital.

VP & Head, Human Resources

FBN Capital Limited

We partnered with Workforce Group to gain access to the brightest and best talents, and we have been much impressed by the quality of the candidates they sourced, assessed and recruited for us.

Recruitment Team Manager

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc

Workforce’s Top Talent graduate trainee service exceeded my expectations with the quality of the graduates and the fantastic process deployed to get them.

Regional Team Recruitment Manager, Central West Africa Region

Nestle Nigeria Plc

Workforce Group transformed our sales team through their comprehensive curriculum and tailored solutions. Their commitment to excellence and industry-leading performance make them an unequivocal recommendation for organizations seeking unparalleled distinction.

Stanley Okochu

National Sales Performance & Capability Development Manager, Nestle Nigeria PLC

Having worked closely with Workforce Group on the delivery of the Leading Your Team for Maximum Productivity Programme, I can attest to their exceptional professionalism, expertise, and integrity. Their transparent communication and ability to build strong stakeholder relationships have earned them a solid reputation for trustworthiness and ethical business practices in the industry.

Atonye Allwell Brown

Head, Learning and Development & HRBP, Heritage Bank Nigeria Plc

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Workforce Group is your trusted partner in designing and delivering national capability-building programmes that create jobs, improve skills, and strengthen institutions across Africa.

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Supporting Programmes that Strengthen Skills and Expertise.

Building Capability at National Scale for Long-Term Socioeconomic Impact

Strengthening human capital is central to economic growth.

We support these efforts by

Our National Capability Building

Youth Employability & Workforce Readiness Programmes

Leadership & Governance Development for Public Institutions

Sector-Specific Technical Skills Development

Digital Learning & National Upskilling Platforms

National Learning & Development Frameworks

Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Skills Initiatives

Donor-Funded Programme Implementation

Why Government & Development Partners Choose Us

21+ years of experience developing talent across Africa

Expertise across public, private, and donor-funded capability-building programmes

Pan-African delivery capacity with local contextual understanding

Strong experience designing large-scale learning systems and national competencies

Robust monitoring, evaluation and reporting frameworks

Deep expertise in workforce planning and human capital analytics

Proven track record in multi-state and multi-country delivery

Alignment with national development goals and international standards

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