Lagos state has partnered the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to launch a training for youths in high demand sectors.
The training which is the third phase of the Lagos State Employability Support Project (LSESP), is set to tackle youth unemployment.
The phase is set to train 2,000 young individuals specifically in the creative, digital, renewable energy, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Tailored interventions will also be provided to around 1,200 micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). These businesses will receive support to improve their access to finance, renewable energy solutions, digital tools, and market opportunities, which includes facilitating links to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) regional trade network.
The LSESP phase three three is positioned as a blueprint for innovative public-private partnership to address current labour market deficits and key MSME constraints through skills development, job creation, and enterprise growth.
The project is expected to cement the state’s status as a leading hub for future-ready workforce development in Nigeria. Attafuah emphasised that Phase 3 is ‘more than a continuation; it’s a bold step toward shaping a workforce ready for the future.’ She added, ‘We are investing in young people not merely as beneficiaries, but as drivers of innovation, productivity, and growth.’
Lagos commits to inclusive growth
Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, commissioner for wealth creation and employment, Lagos state highlighted the state’s vision. ‘This programme has already proven its impact on Lagos State,’ the commissioner noted, adding that the state is ‘fueling an inclusive and sustainable economy where every young person has the chance to thrive.’
He concluded, ‘With phase three, we are expanding opportunities for our youths and strengthening our MSMEs as drivers of job creation and innovation in Lagos State.’