- No Youth Will Be Neglected in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu
- … As Over 300 Firms, 5,000 Young Job Seekers Storm 2025 Job Fair
- Ajigbotafe disclosed that more than 200,000 jobs have been created in the last four years
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restated his administration’s commitment to equipping young Lagosians with the skills and opportunities required to thrive in today’s economy.
Speaking at the 2025 Lagos State Job Fair held on Thursday at the Blue Roof, Lagos Television, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Eko Hot Blog reports that the governor represented by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, said the event reflects the state’s resolve to build an inclusive economy where no talent is wasted.
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Sanwo-Olu noted that this year’s theme, “Your Career, Your Way: Explore Endless Possibilities,” aligns with the aspirations of Lagos youth, encouraging them to pursue careers and entrepreneurial ventures that contribute to the state’s prosperity.
He highlighted youth empowerment as a critical priority under the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus agenda, citing ongoing investments in skills acquisition, digital literacy, vocational training, and entrepreneurship.
The governor listed initiatives such as the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), Graduate Internship Placement Programme (GIPP), Ready-Set-Work, and private sector partnerships as part of efforts to bridge the gap between education and employment.
Head of Service, Mr Olabode Agoro, represented by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Housing, Mr Toriola Abdulafeez, urged stakeholders to support wealth creation programmes, while Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, described the fair as “a promise kept” by the administration.
Ajigbotafe disclosed that more than 200,000 jobs have been created in the last four years through ministry interventions, including the Graduate Internship Placement Programme, vocational centres, and the new Leather Hub in Mushin.
He added that billions of naira have been disbursed via the LSETF to small businesses and start-ups.
Former Wemabod Estates MD, Mr Oluyemi Ejidiran, in his keynote, described the fair as a movement to restore dignity for young people. He highlighted the skills gap in Nigeria and urged stronger collaboration between government, employers, and educational institutions.
Ejidiran advised youths to embrace lifelong learning and remain prepared for opportunities. “You may be jobless today, but you are not useless. Opportunity favours the prepared,” he said.
