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The Lagos State Government has called on youths in the state to explore skills in technology to guarantee their future relevance.
The State Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, made the call during the unveiling of the Lagos State Upskill Programme for youths in the state.
The programme was launched in conjunction with GFA Technologies and WEMA Bank and held in Ikeja, the state capital.
Ogunlende said skills in technology would provide youths the opportunity to engage in the “latest technology, mentorship from industry experts, and the opportunity to work on projects that address real-world challenges."
He added that beyond the above, the training would also “nurture your creativity, foster your innovation and build your resilience.
“I urge you to take full advantage of this opportunity. Be curious, proactive and collaborative because the skills you acquire here will be your tools to building a brighter future, not only for yourselves but for the entire community.”
In a bid to tackle the unemployment rate in the country, the Chairman of the Somolu Local Government Area of Lagos, Abdul-Hamed Salawu, in March, collaborated with Somolu Tech Innovation and a start-up firm, Tech Shepherd, to organise a second edition of the free ICT training for youths in Somolu.
Salawu, represented by the LG’s Supervisor of Youth and Sports, Hector Ayo-Coker, unveiled SKILLSHOP, a four-day intensive tech boot camp catering to over 100 registered youths from across Lagos.edu
