- …urges youths to embrace skills
The Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB) hosted the 2025 edition of Lagos Youth Skills Day during the week in Ikeja, Lagos, bringing together students, private sector leaders, and education stakeholders in a shared push to promote technical and vocational education among young Nigerians.
Coordinated by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Technical and Vocational Education, Comrade Giwa Murtala Moore, the event featured inspiring testimonials and renewed calls for youth empowerment through hands-on skills acquisition.
A major highlight was the keynote address by Hon. Dr. Saheed Mosadoluwa Abdullahi, CEO of Harmony Garden and Estate Development Ltd, who shared his inspiring journey from working as a bricklayer to becoming a successful real estate entrepreneur.
His story resonated deeply with the audience, as he urged youths to embrace vocational training as a viable path to financial freedom and career growth.
“Skills change lives,” Dr. Mosadoluwa declared, noting that technical expertise laid the foundation for his achievements, including projects like the acclaimed Lekki Aviation Town Estate developed by his firm, Harmony Gardens.
In recognition of his dedication to youth development and technical education, LASTVEB presented him with an Award of Recognition.
The award acknowledged his ongoing support for skills-based mentorship and empowerment initiatives.
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The Executive Secretary of LASTVEB, Mrs. Moronke Azeez, commended the growing interest in technical colleges across Lagos, attributing the trend to increased awareness of the value of vocational skills in today’s job market.
She emphasized the need for deeper collaboration between the government and the private sector to scale skill development programmes.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Mosadoluwa expressed gratitude for the honour and pledged continued support for youth-focused initiatives.
“This recognition is more than a personal milestone,” he said. “It’s a call to action for other business leaders to invest in the next generation. Together, we can empower youths with the tools they need to succeed.”
The event concluded with a shared commitment by participants to foster stronger public-private partnerships aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with the practical skills required for a self-reliant and prosperous future.