Lagos State Government has promised to kick-start Employment Trust Fund, designed to boost productivity and economic capability of the youths in 2016.
The state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode who dropped this hint when he addressed the people of Epe at the ongoing “One Lagos Fiesta” holding simultaneously in five locations across the State, said that when it becomes operational, all unemployed youths in the state will be engaged and supported financially.
He reiterated the determination of his administration to continue with its policy of inclusive government by ensuring that Lagosians are given first consideration and are involved in the plans, programmes and activities of the State Government.
The governor said that during his tenure, Epe, like other divisions of the State, will witness more of government programmes similar to the OLF that is economically and socially beneficial and imbued with tourism potentials.
This was even as a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Abiodun Tobun, commended the Governor for bringing, for the first time in the history of Epe, such a well packaged programme for the benefit of the people.
He also appreciated the contribution and support of traditional rulers and all stakeholders to the success of the programme so far in Epe.
In the same vein, the Government, through the State Council of Arts and Culture, is using “One Lagos Fiesta” as a vehicle to educate and enlighten Lagosians on government activities, policies and programmes
At Agege stadium, one of the locations of the fiesta, issues such as the dangers involved in streets trading, driving against traffic, benefits of prompt payment of taxes by the residents to the government and the need to always abide by the stipulated laws were amply dramatized to the admiration and understanding of the people. [myad]
