Topic

Workforce & Skills

Skills, job fit, workforce capability, and the conditions that shape performance.

Published work

Research and frameworks in this territory

External Publication2026

AI will change work: Skills alignment’ll determine who remains relevant

Published in The Star, this article challenges the fear that artificial intelligence will simply replace workers. It argues that AI will reshape work, but the real determinant of relevance will be how effectively individuals, organizations, and societies align human skills with technological change.

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External Publication2026

Beyond training: Nigeria must close the skills-performance gap

Published in Punch, this article builds on my doctoral research to examine why closing Nigeria’s workforce challenges requires more than training. It argues that aligning skills with job requirements and organizational needs is essential for improving employee performance, productivity, and national competitiveness.

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