1000 jobs expected at job fair in PH as Fasthire, PHCCIMA, CIPM set to host ‘CareerFest 2026’

Over 1000 jobs are expected to be snapped up at a major job fair coming up in Port Harcourt in February 2026. The two-day event is to be organised by Fasthire Services, in collaboration with the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Rivers State Chapter.

CareerFest 2026 organisers said they are expecting over 1,000 job opportunities, with employers actively recruiting across various sectors.

The vision for ‘CareerFest’ was said to have been originally conceived by Fasthire Services and has since received strong buy-in and strategic support from PHCCIMA and CIPM in Rivers State, reflecting a shared commitment to workforce development, youth empowerment, and sustainable employment.

The event is said to be ready to feature career exhibitions and professional guidance sessions aimed at helping participants navigate career pathways, professional development, and long-term career planning.

Other strategic partners supporting the event include NTA, 3MTT, Google Developer Group (GDG) Port Harcourt, SMFest, and other companies/organizations that are believed to be committed to skills development, innovation, and employment creation.

Organisers said ‘Fasthire CareerFest 2026’ would run as a hybrid event of virtual sessions and industry conversations on day one while physical conference and job fair would hold in Port Harcourt.

These would feature Career & Industry Conference with keynote sessions, panel discussions, and fireside chats with HR leaders, business executives, policymakers, and industry experts. The next would be ‘Job Fair & Recruitment Hub’ for direct engagement between employers and job seekers, including interviews, internships, and potential on-the-spot placements.

The third is said to be career counselling, mentorship and exhibitions with one-on-one guidance, professional mentorship, and career navigation support.

According an information manager, Anderson Hart, CareerFest 2026 is open to students, fresh graduates, job seekers, professionals, recruiters, business leaders, and anyone seeking career clarity, growth, or new opportunities.

To produce the 1000 jobs, the organisers called on members of the public, employers who have vacancies and want to recruit, and professionals to register and participate in the fair.