By Zika Bobby
Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), in partnership with the Lagos State Government; the Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment; and the Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget (MEPB), has announced the third edition of its flagship event, the Lagos Employment Summit.
The event, with the theme: ‘Job Creation -Uniting for Impact: Create. Collaborate. Change,’ will convene stakeholders from private and public sectors to discuss and explore strategies for job creation in Lagos State.
The summit, slated for July 3, 2024, aims to explore collaborative strategies and best practices to catalyse job creation for Lagos residents.
The event will serve as a platform for key stakeholders to bring diverse perspectives and viewpoints to bear, through curated sessions and topics.
Speaking at a press conference, the acting Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), Feyisayo Alayande, said the LSETF is committed to its mandate of empowerment.
“The Lagos Employment Summit aligns with our mandate to promote economic growth and job creation opportunities for the vibrant people of Lagos State.
“With this year’s edition, we aim to stimulate inclusive discourse and develop strategies that drive impactful job creation initiatives,” she said.
Sherifah Balogun, the director, Strategy, Funding and Stakeholders Management, LSETF, said the summit is a significant milestone in the organisation’s journey, and a platform for strategic partnerships to be birthed.
“We are delighted to host the third edition of the summit and particularly thrilled to spotlight the theme of partnership, a critical factor that has been instrumental to LSETF’s success over the years.
“Our goal is to unite stakeholders from diverse sectors, setting the stage for rewarding collaborations to be established,” she said.
Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, said: “The summit is a crucial event that embodies our commitment to fostering economic growth and creating sustainable job opportunities for the people of Lagos. The theme resonates with our vision of harnessing collective efforts to drive meaningful change in our employment landscape.”
Highlight of the event will be the official launch of the Lagos Labour Market information System (LMIS), a centralised digital platform that aggregates data about the labour market in Lagos. This platform will provide relevant information to
policymakers, students, job seekers, and employers, enabling them to make informed
decisions that enhance and aid the growth of the labour market.
Also speaking, Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mosopefolu George, said: “The LMIS is set to transform the labour market in Lagos State, significantly improving our understanding of its dynamics. We are confident it will be invaluable in addressing the specific needs of the workforce and closing the employment gap in Lagos.”
The summit promises to be engaging and insightful, with contributions from notable stakeholders, such as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as well as partners – German Agency for Internal Cooperation, Lagos Free Zone, PIND
Foundation, Inlaks Africa, Bayi Foundation, Addosser Microfinance Bank, Nimbus Media and
Teknowledge, all of whom will share their insights on effective job creation strategies.