The Lagos State Government has actually formally started the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme, Associate I, as part of its sustained drive to empower youths and deal with unemployment across the state.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, has actually effectively onboarded participants drawn from all five IBILE departments– Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos Island, and Epe. The onboarding event was held at the Sam Shonibare Auditorium in Surulere, marking a significant action in the state’s labor force development program.
The TVET programme is created to equip beneficiaries with useful, market-driven skills in areas such as mixology, cosmetology, graphic style, phone and computer repairs, photography, and video editing. The training is anticipated to enhance employability while likewise motivating entrepreneurship amongst participants.
Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Lolade Aina, who represented the Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Work, Hon. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe, highlighted the importance of the programme in attending to unemployment and bridging the skills gap in Lagos.
“The TVET program is a tactical reaction to joblessness and the widening abilities space. It is a vital component of this administration’s effort to empower youths with practical, marketable abilities that align with present market demands,” she said.
She even more kept in mind that the initiative lines up with the state’s THEMES Plus Agenda, especially in promoting economic growth and social inclusion.
“This initiative shows our commitment to inclusive development. We are making sure that youths from all IBILE divisions have equal access to life-changing opportunities that will enable them to grow and contribute meaningfully to the economy,” Aina added.
Individuals will undergo intensive hands-on training under the assistance of knowledgeable trainers in fully equipped facilities, positioning them for real-world chances upon completion.
The launch of the very first friend marks a significant milestone in the Lagos State Government’s wider method to construct an experienced and self-reliant labor force, with beneficiaries revealing optimism about the programme’s capacity to change their futures.