Lagos Lawmaker Advocates Vocational Training for Youth

Lagos lawmaker Sabur Oluwa, representing the Ajeromi Ifelodun constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has committed to enhancing vocational training as a strategy to tackle youth unemployment. During a media engagement held in Ajegunle, Oluwa emphasized the importance of vocational centers and skill development programs.

He outlined a broader strategy aimed at equipping young people with practical skills to foster economic empowerment. The event featured contributions from Isaac Olaoluwa, Secretary of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, who highlighted key concerns affecting youth participation.

Oluwa reaffirmed his commitment to youth programs, noting the establishment of vocational training hubs to provide sustainable opportunities for skill acquisition and enterprise development. The engagement brought together a coalition of political leaders, traditional rulers, and ethnic representatives, underscoring a unified approach to constituency growth.

Notable attendees included Senatorial leader Rabiu Adio Oluwa and local government chairman Olu Akindip, among others, who expressed support for ongoing collaborations to enhance youth development.