LASG – BEST STATE SUPPORTING ARTISANS IN NIGERIA

Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Wealth Creation & Employment has been declared as the best State in the whole of the federation as the “BEST STATE SUPPORTING ARTISANS IN NIGERIA”.

The declaration took place during a programme put together by Global Sight Services Limited in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and the Small & Medium Scale Enterprises of Nigerian (SMEDAN).

According to the Chief Convener, Mr. Dayo Bello disclosed that the conference was put together to discuss topical issues relating to the growth and development of Nigeria Artisans with the aim of formalizing the informal sector.

In addition the representatives of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and that of SMEDAN commended the organizers and advised Artisans to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the programme.

Giving the award of excellence as the best State that supports the Development of Tradesmen and Artisans in Nigeria during the ceremony, Mr. Dayo Bello commended and gave kudos to Ministry of Wealth Creation & Employment under the leadership of the Acting Commissioner, Mrs. Solape Hammond, Permanent Secretary Mrs. Boladele Dapo Thomas and the Entrepreneurship Department of Ministry of Wealth Creation & Employment.

Receiving the award on behalf of the State government is the Permanent secretary, Mrs Bola Dapo–Thomas represented by Mr. Babawale Thompson-John who appreciated the organisers of the event for recognising the state Government and for the award of excellence as the best state that supported the development of the tradesmen and Artisans in Nigeria.

It would be recalled that the Ministry came on board as a result of the desire of the Lagos State Government to address the lingering crisis of unemployment and Wealth creation in the State.