Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating jobs and wealth for young people in Lagos, describing them as the backbone of the state’s prosperity.
Speaking at the 2025 Stakeholders’ Forum of the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, held recently at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, the Governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, announced that 1,000 interns trained under the Graduate Internship Placement Programme will be deployed to various organisations starting in September. He revealed that over 200 companies have already partnered with the state to support the initiative aimed at reducing youth unemployment.
In his welcome address, the Honourable Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe, highlighted several programmes introduced to empower residents. He noted the ongoing ICT empowerment schemes, the Lagos Leather Hub located at Matori, and the disbursement of over ₦30 billion through the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund to support small and medium-sized enterprises.
Permanent Secretary, Esv. Wasiu Adebayo Olayinka, assured participants that contributions made during the forum would be implemented to turn youth aspirations into practical and measurable results.
The forum brought together policymakers, private sector leaders, and young entrepreneurs to develop strategies for tackling unemployment and driving inclusive economic growth in Lagos.