LASG KICK STARTS CBT FOR PROSPECTIVE BENEFICIARIES OF ITS GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT PROGRAMME 

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, today commenced the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for post-NYSC graduates who desire to partake in its Graduate Internship Placement Programme (GIPP). 

The GIPP is a paid internship that offers post-NYSC graduates the chance to start a career while developing important behavioural competencies, emotional intelligence, and soft skills. 

Speaking at the event held at the 
JKK Centre on Ikorodu Road, Lagos, the Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe reiterated that 3000 post-NYSC Graduates will be selected through the CBT Assessment, after which there would be a three-week Intensive Employability Training with globally accepted certifications. Upon completion, successful candidates will be placed on three-month Internships in various organisations based on the course of study with a monthly stipend of #60,000 by the Lagos State Government. 

Ajigbotafe asserted that the programme was designed to provide the selected individuals with an opportunity to expand their knowledge, create benefits from invaluable job experience and build valuable networks while gaining practical, technical and administrative industry experience. 

Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, therefore, urged the graduates to make the best use of the opportunity to gather enough experience that would give them an edge either in securing paid employment or as independent entrepreneurs.

Reiterating the determination of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration to tackle unemployment issues in the state, he wished the graduates the best of luck in the assessment test. 

Also present at the event were the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Biodun Onayele; Managing Director of Human Capital Partners, Mr. Innocent Osaghe and Director of Employment, Mrs. Folashade Alabi, among others.