Global YouthSpeak Survey Report for Nigeria. June 2015

Global Youth Insights Survey > Nigeriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report < Prepared by;

Josephus Ajibola AYOOLA Country Director, Marketing and Communications, AIESEC in Nigeria.

www.aiesecnigeria.org

This Preliminary Report aims to showcase the impact of YouthSpeak to the network by presenting a preview of the current results.

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Introduction

Date – September 22nd to June 8th 2015 Country – Nigeria Number of respondents – 523

79%

are between the age of

18 to 25 years

13.5% are living abroad 2

Demographics

Female 43% Male 57%

87.7%

are undegraduate or have a bachelor degree

Field of Study

Current Occupation

Comp Sci & Engineering 21% Social Sciences 15% Humanities 8%

Studying 56% Working 13% Studying & Working 17% Seeking work 6%

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Work and Studies

88%

believe that their education is important for what they want for the future

Satisfaction with university/college experience in connection with future goals 22% Promoters 50% Passive 28% Detractors

3

Work and Studies

29%

already are entrepreneurs and 38% plan to become one in the next 5 years What is most important after graduation?

Global Opportunities 28% Study Area Allingment 6% Employer with strong Brand 6%

4

Looking forward to 2020

24%

want to have a leadership position in the future

3

biggest career challenges Building a professional network 73% Access to capital and Investors 70% Self-Awareness 60%

Top 5 skills to develop

1 2 3 4 5 4

Critical thinking and problem solving 90% Public Speaking/Presentation 85% Leadership/Team management 85% New Languages 73% Global mindset and understanding 67% Looking forward to 2020

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support system

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

What keywords describe your ideal workplace?

Most chosen

5

Less chosen

1 Creative 32%

1 Rigid 0.2%

2 Global 28%

2 Small 0.5%

3 Purposeful 24%

3 Theoretical 0.5%

4 Challenging 23%

4 National 2%

5 Fun 21%

5 Busy 2.7%

Working Environment

64%

believe that volunteering contributes to career development

31% are dedicating

2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 hours for volunteering or activism

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Volunteering Experience

56%

are considering volunteering abroad

Education is considered the most serious issue, globally and nationally

21%

are unsure about how taking action about this issue

Best ways to make change happen Promoter better understanding of the issue 42% Ensure broader youth representation 39% More Youth Events, Meet-Ups and Demonstrations 30%

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Global Issues

Global Youth Insights Survey > Thank you <

Please contact: Josephus.ayoola@aiesec.net For Questions and Inquiries.