Commissioner floats new initiative to tackle unemployment, others

Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose, has launched a private initiative to address unemployment, health challenges, and other issues in her constituency.

The initiative, titled ‘My Health, My Prosperity Outreach’ (Igbega Ilera, Igbega Oro Aje), according to the commissioner, aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S.+ Development Agenda that focuses on enhancing healthcare, empowerment and promoting social inclusion to ensure that Lagos remains a 21st-century economy where no one is left behind.

At the inauguration in Idi Omo, Isale Eko, Lagos Island, Mrs. Ambrose highlighted the significance of tackling health challenges, closing the skills gap, promoting preventive care, and fostering entrepreneurship among the residents of the area.

She said: “Today’s initiative is a testament to my unwavering commitment to uplifting the lives of our people by addressing two critical pillars of development: access to healthcare and skills acquisition. As the saying goes, ‘health is wealth’, (Ilera loogun oro).

“Lagos Island, as the heart of Lagos State, occupies a central role in our collective efforts to transform lives and create opportunities. It is here that local vendors, from food sellers to medicine providers and event managers—thrive, contributing to the vibrant tapestry of our community in Isale Eko.”

The commissioner maintained that the community outreach reflects the determination to tackle some societal issues through improved collaboration between the organised private sector and the government at all levels.

Beneficiaries were trained on tailoring, beauty services, digital skills among others, while the indigent residents also got free foodstuff.

While acknowledging the commissioner as a bonafide daughter of Lagos Island,

Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC), Tajudeen Olusi, praised her efforts for bringing such a laudable initiative to her constituents.