Honourable Akinyemi Ajigbotafe was the Special Guest of honour at the Global Tech Africa Conference, a platform that brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries from across the continent..
Speaking at the event, the Honorable Commissioner unveiled the “EMPOWER LAGOS ‘Initiative. The initiative highlights the premium importance that the Governor Babajide Sanwoolu led administration placed on achieving the THEMES + Agenda, particularly in ensuring gender equality, youth empowerment and social inclusion for all Lagos State residents.
The Initiative addresses critical employment and skills gaps among individuals, small & medium-sized businesses in Lagos State, providing suitable and sustainable solutions to boost economic growth and alleviate unemployment.
The ‘EMPOWER LAGOS’ initiative also is designed to create sustainable wealth for a minimum of 10,000 beneficiaries across all industries as they include; 2,000 Postgraduate, 5,000 Artisans and 3,000 SMEs, and also ensuring that each beneficiary trains at least 10 individuals resulting in a multiplier effect of more than 100,000 Lagos State residents over a period of 36 months.
Hon. Akinyemi asserted that partnership is critical for success, which is why the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment is partnering with lots of private-public bodies so as to create a supportive ecosystem for capacity development, gainful employment, and sustainable wealth creation.
The Honorable Commissioner appreciated and urged everyone to harness the power of collaboration, innovation, and shared vision to build a brighter future and he looked forward to forging strong partnerships that will drive the “EMPOWER LAGOS’ Initiative forward.
Other dignitaries present were: Mr Kashifu Inuwa Abdulahi, D.G National Information Technology Development Agency, Mr Aristotle Onuwo, Director Corporate Unit and Directors from the Ministry.