The Lagos State Government, in cooperation with Stanbic IBTC Bank, has empowered hundreds of unemployed youths with Point of Sales (POS) machines, especially those who are determined to pursue a legitimate source of income in the state.
Hon. (Mrs). Yetunde Arobieke, Commissioner, Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employmen at distribution ceremony to some unemployed in the State said the initiative originated from the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the efforts to achieve financial transformation for the youths.
She stated that the empowerment focus is specifically targeted at those who are yearning to earn a source of living through legitimate means that will give them rest of mind, based on their jobs.
Her words: “There is no doubt that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is a youth-centric Governor who understands where the shoe pinches millions of Lagos youths and this explains why he is always ready to give his consent and approval to any programme that is youth-focused”.
The Commissioner, Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employmen appreciated Stanbic IBTC for sharing in the ‘Greater Lagos Vision’ of the State Government to fight the scourge of unemployment, stressing that the gesture will help alleviate the sufferings of the beneficiaries.
The Commissioner urged the beneficiaries of the POS Machines to make the best use of the opportunity, saying “You all have to consider the fact that you have been given a rare opportunity which, if properly utilised would lead to a complete transformation of your entire lives”.
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