Lagos begins self-employment initiative for graduates
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has undertaken an initiative that will provide self-employment opportunities for graduates from its tertiary institutions.
Ambode, who disclosed this at the 20th convocation ceremony and installation of the new Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU) held at the new auditorium of the Ojo campus of the institution, said considering the current unemployment statistics his administration had proactively instituted a programme that would enable fresh graduates become job creators rather than job seekers.
“This capacity building initiative tagged ‘Ready, Set, Work’ is targeted at final year students in Lagos State Tertiary Institutions. This programme will enable successful students get internship placements in high-ranking corporate organizations arranged by us.
“At the end of the programme, those with best business ideas will get linked to major investors and the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund.”
The governor, who encouraged the final- year students of tertiary institutions in Lagos to avail themselves of the opportunity, said his administration will keep on supporting the governing council, management and students of the university