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The Lagos State Government has flagged off its 2026 eight-week upskilling programme to empower 1,200 local tradesmen and artisans. Organised by the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ Agenda, the initiative offers practical training in Agidingbi, Ikotun, and Ikorodu. Participants will gain modern technical skills, receive free working tools, and access job opportunities across state MDAs to drive business growth.
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