LASG steps up support for artisans, others
… Targets Global Job Opportunities
The Lagos State Government has taken another step to support artisans and unemployed youths by engaging Human Invest Group Africa to improve skills training, certification, and job readiness for Lagos residents.
The engagement, held through the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, focused on practical ways to help artisans earn more, work safer, and compete for better opportunities, including jobs beyond Nigeria.
Speaking at the meeting, the Honourable Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, said the State Government is committed to being deliberate about empowering artisans, noting that skilled hands remain the backbone of everyday services and economic growth in Lagos.
He explained that structured training and proper certification would help artisans improve their income, gain recognition for their skills, and access wider opportunities.
In her remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Lolade Aina, affirmed the basis for collaboration between the Ministry and the Group, highlighting the importance of accurate data, regulation, and coordinated interventions in achieving sustainable employment outcomes.
Earlier, in her presentation, the Founder of Human Invest Group Africa, Mrs. Ajibola Ponle, a former Commissioner for Establishment and Training in Lagos State, advocated for the regulation and licensing of artisans in line with international best practices.
She stressed the need for Lagos State to strengthen and harmonise its artisans’ database, noting that proper certification would enhance value, ensure quality assurance, protect the nation’s image, and create pathways for artisans to access international employment opportunities.
The meeting reflects the Lagos State Government’s continued focus on empowering working Lagosians and creating sustainable pathways to decent jobs and improved livelihoods.
