LASG, firm empower 530 youths with tech skills
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, has partnered with GIZ SKYE to train 530 job-seeking youths in tech skills under the Industry Insider Series Programme.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the event held at the Eko Job Centre, Owutu, Ikorodu, on Saturday, the Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, said the initiative was aimed at reducing the rate of unemployment.
Ajigbotafe, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Olayinka Wasiu, said the job counselling session was designed to promote job-readiness, resume writing, digital inclusion, and greater exposure to the evolving tech ecosystem among unemployed youths in Lagos State.
He said, “This training will boost the confidence of unemployed youth, enabling them to apply for jobs more effectively, speak professionally, and manage workplace challenges. Employers are more inclined to hire candidates who are well-prepared and exhibit workplace readiness.”
The commissioner reiterated Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to youth empowerment and social inclusion, which remained key pillars of the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus agenda of the current administration.
He added, “Social inclusion and youth empowerment fall under the purview of the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment. We are gathered here because we believe in your potential, and with the right skills, guidance, and support, you can transform your lives and contribute meaningfully to the growth of our communities and the nation.”
He acknowledged the support of GIZ SKYE towards the renovation of the Owutu Job Centre, describing the collaboration as a reflection of the ministry’s strategic focus on leveraging partnerships to drive innovation and capacity development.
The programme facilitator, Sunkanmi Olanrewaju, stressed that the programme sought to dispel the notion that tech was exclusive to certain backgrounds or courses of study, stressing that anyone could transition into tech, regardless of their background, and that the programme’s goal was to enable participants to pick up a tech skill and further their journey in the field.