WORLD · VERIFIED DEVELOPMENT
Lagos State Grants Free Vocational Training to 6,190 Residents
WHY IT MATTERS
The training equips participants with marketable skills, potentially increasing employment rates and fostering local entrepreneurship, strengthening Lagos’s economic resilience.
What happened
Lagos State has launched an acquisition programme that provides free vocational and entrepreneurial training to 6,190 residents. The initiative aims to equip participants with practical skills that can be applied to small‑business ventures or existing employment.
By offering instruction in areas such as craftsmanship, digital services, and business management, the programme seeks to boost individual livelihoods and stimulate local economic activity.
The training is delivered through community centres and online modules, ensuring accessibility for a broad segment of the population.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Lagos empowers 6,190 residents with free vocational, entrepreneurial skills
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