The Lagos State Government has engaged Human Invest Group Africa to empower artisans and unemployed youths with improved skills training, certification, and job readiness.
Nigeria Startup News reports that this is another step to support Lagos residents, as the engagement, held through the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, focused on practical ways to help artisans earn more, work safer, and compete for better opportunities, including jobs beyond Nigeria.
Speaking at the meeting, the Honourable Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, said the State Government is committed to being deliberate about empowering artisans, noting that “skilled hands remain the backbone of everyday services and economic growth in Lagos.”
He explained that structured training and proper certification would help artisans improve their income, gain recognition for their skills, and access wider opportunities across different sectors.
In her remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Lolade Aina, affirmed the basis for collaboration between the Ministry and the Group, highlighting “the importance of accurate data, regulation, and coordinated interventions in achieving sustainable employment outcomes.”
Earlier, in her presentation, the Founder of Human Invest Group Africa, Mrs. Ajibola Ponle, a former Commissioner for Establishment and Training in Lagos State, advocated for “the regulation and licensing of artisans in line with international best practices.”
She stressed the need for Lagos State to strengthen and harmonise its artisans’ database, noting that proper certification would enhance value, ensure quality assurance, protect the nation’s image, and create pathways for artisans to access international employment opportunities.
The meeting reflects the Lagos State Government’s continued focus on empowering Lagosians and creating sustainable pathways to decent jobs and improved livelihoods.
