Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday celebrated the graduation of 5,309 students from the 2024/2025 session of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation’s (WAPA) Skills Acquisition Centres, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to human capital development and economic empowerment.
The graduation ceremony, held at the De-Blue Roof, LTV 8, Agidingbi, Ikeja, showcased the state’s investment in vocational and technical training as a means of reducing unemployment and boosting entrepreneurship.
According to a statement released via the X handle of the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Jubril Gawat, the 5,309 beneficiaries were trained in a wide array of trades including aluminum fabrication, welding, carpentry, photography, barbing, catering, hairdressing, bead-making, vulcanizing, hat making, gele styling, and makeup artistry.
Since the inception of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration, over 34,000 individuals have graduated from the 19 Skills Acquisition Centres operated by the Lagos State Government, each equipped with practical skills aimed at fostering self-reliance and contributing to the state’s economic growth.
“Governor of Lagos State, Mr #jidesanwoolu today [celebrated] the Year 2024 Graduates of the Skills Acquisition Centers in Lagos State. 5,309 students from the 2024/2025 session of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation’s 19 Skills and Acquisition Centres across the State,” the statement read.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, who presided over the event, congratulated the graduates and encouraged them to harness their new skills to create value, generate income, and empower others in their communities.
The skills acquisition programme is part of Lagos State’s broader strategy to tackle poverty and boost small-scale entrepreneurship, especially among women and youth.
