Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday, April 7, has assured Nigerian youths that his administration will improve the quality of education in tertiary institutions owned by the state to make graduates wealth creators.
Ambode promises to assist youths to become wealth creators
Ambode has assured Nigerian youths that there are plans to make them wealth creators.
Gov. Ambode
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Represented by Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, Ambode spoke during 24th Convocation Ceremony of the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu.
He also added that the government has established the Employment Trust Fund for the purpose of empowering young entrepreneurs.
“The fund is to assist graduates and help them generate wealth for themselves, as well as create job opportunities for others.
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“Your education in this institution has equipped you with the necessary foundation and skills for the challenges ahead.
“You owe this institution a duty to be its good ambassadors by promoting economic development and progress of our community,” he said.
Ambode urged the management and staff of the institution to ensure that the students under their care are exposed to new ideas in research.
LASPOTECH graduated 8, 519 students at the convocation.
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