650+ Women. One Powerful Day: Highlights from the SLA BoostHer Career & Trade Fair 2026
Event Recap | May 2, 2026 What happens when you bring together hundreds of ambitious women, top recruiters, thriving entrepreneurs, and passionate facilitators under one roof? You get the SLA BoostHer Career & Trade Fair 2026 — and it was nothing short of electric. Sponsored by Jobberman and held at the Regal Hall of Daystar Christian Centre in Lagos, the fair was a full-day celebration of women’s potential, packed with learning sessions, live exhibitions, recruiter meet-and-greets, brand activations, and an energy that you simply had to be there to feel. Over 650 women showed up and the enthusiasm was palpable from the very first moment. Attendees arrived early, buzzing with anticipation, and set the tone for a day that exceeded every expectation. The Sessions: Learning That Lit Up the Room The career fair sessions were nothing short of outstanding. The highlight? A masterclass on Brand Identity and Strategy that had attendees on the edge of their seats. The facilitator brought his absolute A-game, and participants left with fresh, practical insights on how to build and communicate their personal and business brands with confidence. That wasn’t all. Sessions on LinkedIn Optimization, Personal Finance, and a Recruiter Hot Seat rounded out a rich programme that gave women real tools they could walk away with and use immediately. The Recruiters: Real Opportunities, Right There on the Floor One of the most exciting parts of the day was watching careers take shape in real time. Recruiters from some of Nigeria’s most reputable organisations — including HReade Limited, Hugo Technologies, Outcess Solutions, Silverbird, Tenece, HRhub, and the Nigerian Bottling Company — showed up ready to connect. Together, they engaged over 400 participants across the course of the event. By the end of the day, over 250 candidates had been shortlisted for the next stage of their hiring processes, and 40 placements were confirmed on the spot. These weren’t just handshakes and business cards — they were life-changing conversations that opened real doors. The Trade Fair: Women Selling, Women Winning If the career fair was the mind of the event, the trade fair was its heartbeat. 18 exhibitors — all drawn from SLA’s trained participant pipeline — set up shop and showed the world exactly what they were made of. The atmosphere at peak hours was lively, loud, and full of joy as attendees moved through stalls, made purchases, and cheered each other on. Beyond the Fair: The Learning Never Stops The SLA BoostHer Fair may have been one incredible day, but the programme it belongs to runs all year long — and it’s open to you. For the women who joined us virtually, the YouTube livestream brought the energy of the room to screens across the country, reaching 201 viewers in real time. And across Instagram and LinkedIn, attendees posted, tagged, and shared their experiences, turning what happened in Lagos into a nationwide conversation. But here’s the best part: whether you were in the room, on the stream, or simply wish you had been — there is still a seat at the table for you. The SLA BoostHer programme continues virtually every week, offering hands-on training in the skills today’s job market is actively looking for. We’re talking about: And so much more. These are not just courses — they are career pathways designed to take women from where they are to where they deserve to be. Over 4,500 women registered for the 2026 BoostHer Fair. Every single one of them — and every woman reading this — is invited to keep going. The virtual classes are weekly, the community is thriving, and the next chapter of your story is waiting. A Day to Remember The SLA BoostHer Career & Trade Fair 2026 proved, once again, that when women are given the right platform, the right tools, and the right community — they soar. From the first session to the last sale, every moment was a reminder of what is possible when we invest in women. We are so proud of every woman who showed up, showed out, and walked away a little more equipped, a little more connected, and a little more unstoppable than when she walked in. See you at the next one. 🌿