The Lagos Employment Summit organized by the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, the Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwolu spoke on our journey toward sustainable job creation and economic growth in Lagos State.
Over the past year, his administration have made significant strides in improving the employment landscape.
The Lagos State unemployment rate has seen significant positive change, thanks to various initiatives and policies aimed at creating jobs and empowering it youth.
LSETF is a key element of job creation strategy in the state.
Since its inception, the fund has generated over 221,000 direct and indirect jobs, facilitated more than 83,000 access-to-market opportunities, and trained over 18,000 young people in industry-relevant skills.
Today, the government has also launched the Labour Market Information System (LMIS), a platform designed to boost job creation and enhance the job market in Lagos State.
As the state move forward, it is imperative that it continue to unite it efforts.
The Governor also called on all stakeholders – government agencies, the private sector, civil society, and international partners – to join hands with his administration in this mission.
Together more opportunities can be created, to foster greater collaboration, and drive the transformative change that Lagos needs.