The Lagos State government, through the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, has announced a collaborative training program with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan Atlantic University.
This initiative aims to train 10,000 women over the next 24 months, focusing on wealth creation and human capital development.
Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, revealed the partnership during a press conference, emphasizing the significance of empowering women in the state.
The training program, scheduled to commence in the first quarter of the year, will leverage a combination of online, partner-sponsored, and physical community learning methods.
Ajigbotafe highlighted the inclusive nature of the training, open to all youth in the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas in Lagos State.
The top 80 participants who successfully complete the program will receive a seed capital of N200,000 each.
Recognizing the importance of collaboration, Ajigbotafe stressed that the government cannot work in isolation, especially given the current economic situation.
He emphasized the need to collaborate with the private sector to achieve the ministry’s goal of wealth creation and employment for the youth in Lagos State.
The partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre of Pan–Atlantic University aligns with the state’s commitment to capacity building and human capital development.
Supported by the MasterCard Foundation, the program aims to transform Nigerian youths through entrepreneurship training, creative arts, digital, and agro-based business sectors.
