The Lagos State government has started online registration of jobless people to enable it develop appropriate intervention programmes.
The exercise, under the auspices of the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, will also provide data and profiles of jobless youths, with a view to training them.
Unemployed youths are advised to register online at http://wealthcreation.lagosstate.gov.ng/employment-registrationlagos.
During registration, residents will be expected to provide pertinent information, including education level and skills.
Speaking at the commissioning of the job registration/labour exchange centre at Ojo Local Government Council, the Commissioner, Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr. Babatunde Durosimi-Etti, said the comprehensive data generated from the exercise would enable the ministry to map out strategies to deal with the problem of unemployment. He said employers looking to fill vacancies can explore the state database for people who are prepared, enthusiastic and job-ready.
He said the interventions would be private sector-led and that the government would encourage individuals to visit the job exchange and registration centres to be established in five divisions to collect relevant information on employment opportunities in which such individuals could seek employment.
The commissioner promised to establish the job registration/labour centre in five divisions of the state, adding that the centres will be manned by counseling and data capturing officers.
Speaking before commissioning the centre, the Lagos State, Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode reiterated the government’s commitment to helping people get work and that there are a range of schemes available to increase people’s skills and give them the experience and training they need to get a job. Represented by Special Adviser, Urban Development, Mrs. Yetunde Onabule, the governor said his administration will support youths in their bid to succeed through vocational education.
He urged youths in the state to embrace technical and vocational education in order to become quality entrepreneurs and compete with global businesses.
