The Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment has partnered with the Development Cooperation German Embassy, Swiss Agency for Development and GIZ SKYE to enhance employment opportunities and improve access to vocational training for the Youth at EKO Job Centre, Owutu, Ikorodu, Lagos State.
Speaking today at the renovation of the Eko Job Centre at Owutu, Ikorodu, Lagos, the Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu disclosed that the project is a reflection of a Joint Commitment with International partners aimed at providing a robust platform for job seekers to acquire the skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic job market.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin reiterated the State Government’s commitment to ensure that youth are equipped with a state-of-the-art facility for financial sustainability. He stated that the Eko job centre is an avenue to showcase that everyone in the state has the opportunity to build a future and promote income revenue for the state.
He reiterated the need for State Government partnership with the Development Cooperation of the German Embassy, Swiss Agency for Development, and GIZ SKYE, stressing that the impactful collaboration will help to create a robust economy contributing to making Lagos state an economic hub.
The State of Art facility at the EKO Job Centre includes two large rooms with modern-day computers for learning.
Speaking earlier, the Commissioner for Wealth creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe stated that the collaboration with GIZ exemplifies the power and importance of partnership in addressing the pressing challenges of unemployment and underemployment in the State.
The Commissioner explained that the newly renovated EKO job centre is equipped with modern facilities and resources designed to assist individuals in their job search and career development. He added that the EKO Job Centre will also serve as a hub for training programmes, workshops, and information sessions, connecting aspiring job seekers with employers and providing the necessary tools to enhance employability.
In his remarks, Dr. Karin Jason, Head of Development Cooperation, German Embassy, noted that putting structures in place at Eko job centre will help to increase the number of skilled workers piloting developed training standards.
Mrs. Folashade Alabi, Director of Employment in the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment expatiate on the Five Job centres supervised by the Ministry which are located at Oshodi, Ojo, Epe, Eti-Osa, Ikorodu Local governments.
The event was attended by dignitaries including the Chairman, House Committee on Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Stella Foluke Osafile; the Consul General Consulate of Switzerland in Lagos, Mr. Frank Eggmann and GIZ Country Director Nigeria and ECOWAS, Dr. Markus Wagner.
Others are the Chairman Teaching Service Commission, Mrs. Victoria Mopelola Peregrino, represented by Mr. Adedeji Moruf; Director, Teaching Service Staff Development Centre, Ikorodu and the Chairman Ikorodu West, LCDA, Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju, represented by Hon. Adesegun Aluko, Vice Chairman, Ikorodu West, LCDA.
