Vesti Holds  Fair to Empower Youths

Mary Nnah

Vesti, a leading migration fintech company, recently organised the International Education Fair 2023 in Lagos with the  theme, “Empowering the Global Citizen: Faster and Affordable Pathways.”
The event attracted attendees from different parts of Nigeria and beyond and provided a platform for exploring various educational opportunities and learning about the latest trends in the industry.

The event featured informative seminars, workshops, and networking events, which provided attendees with valuable insights into the educational landscape. The keynote speaker at the event was Prince Louis Omolayo Adekola, Regional Officer, West Africa, University of Sussex whose speech centered on the importance of education in achieving personal and societal development and highlighted how young people can tap into the opportunities of global citizenship.
The event also featured a panel discussion, which brought together industry experts from diverse backgrounds to share their perspectives on the topic.

The panelists were Joshua Adedeji, Development Professional; Goodness Ada Armstrong, Startup HR; Ms. Olubunmi Opadoyin, Business Analyst, Vesti; and Mrs. Modupe Oladimeji, Operations Manager, Mel Educational Services Ltd.

They discussed various issues, including the challenges facing students seeking to study abroad, the role of technology in enhancing access to education, and the importance of collaboration between stakeholders in the education sector.
The event also had several exhibitors showcasing their services to attendees. Some of the exhibitors included MK Travels, Topset, and Mel Educational Services Ltd. They provided attendees with valuable information on travel, migration pathways, and other related services, which are essential for students seeking to study abroad.

“The International Education Fair 2023 was a great success, and it provided attendees with an opportunity to learn about the latest trends in international education. We are committed to promoting access to study abroad opportunities and providing affordable migration pathways to students seeking to study abroad”,  said Oyewale Okeyode, Deputy Operations Lead, Vesti.

Vesti’s vision is to be the go-to legal and financial services platform for the next 1 billion immigrants. The company is on a mission to be the preferred platform for immigrants before they emigrate, providing information, community and ultimately a smooth transition to immigrants.

He further added that through a set of tailored payment products, Vesti delivers hassle-free guidance and financial services to immigrants moving to the United States and other top destinations in North America and Europe.
” Founded by two brothers who immigrated to the United States, the company is backed by both Africa and US-based investors and boasts of a thriving community of dreamers who represent the next generation of builders,” he said.