IN continuation of the distribution of free POS Machines to empower unemployed youth, the Lagos State Government has presented another 1,500 digitised POS Machines to a new set of beneficiaries from different Local Government Areas across the State.
Media reports suggest that the gesture is part of measures towards eradicating the lingering unemployment crisis in the State through wealth creation and employment strategies for sustainable economic growth of Lagos State.
Speaking during the distribution of the POS machine at the Ministry’s Conference Room recently, the Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs Yetunde Arobieke, disclosed that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is aware of the needs of Lagosians, especially the youth population.
According to her, the State Government is exploring a multi-dimensional approach to invest in the capacity development of youth and unemployed citizens in an attempt to increase the number of wealth creators in the State.
Arobieke maintained that the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment would continue to come up with useful initiatives and more impactful programmes that will change the current narratives of joblessness and unemployment among the teeming young populace.
She further stated that the distribution of the free POS machine was a collaboration of the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Twenty-Solution Company, and Opay Agency, an independent financial institute licensed and regulated by CBN and insured by NDIC.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr Abiodun Onayele, urged the beneficiaries of the POS machines to make good use of the empowerment initiative, just as he commended and appreciated the efforts of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his continuous support in reducing unemployment among the youth.
