Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the government is empowering residents and indigenes to build a resilient economy befitting a modern mega city.
He said this at the 2024 Micro Enterprise Support Initiative (MESI), organised by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA).
Sanwo-Olu said: “This Micro Enterprise Support Initiative is designed to uplift vulnerable women and indigent youths by providing them with the tools and support they need to start and grow their businesses. By empowering this segment of our population, we aim to continue to stimulate economic growth, reduce poverty and create a more inclusive Lagos.
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“WAPA is at the forefront of uplifting women and the indigent, providing them with the necessary tools to break free from the chains of poverty. Their efforts, complemented by the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, have yielded results in youth empowerment, skill acquisition and job creation.
“Furthermore, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), a strategic partner in this endeavour, provides financial support and business development services to entrepreneurs, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.