As the foundation of its promised  intervention programmes, the Lagos State Government has begun the registration of unemployed persons in the State
The exercise, coordinated by the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, will also provide data and profiles of jobless youths. 

 Unemployed persons are advised to register online at http://wealthcreation.lagosstate.gov.ng/employment-registrationlagos.

 During registration, residents will be expected to provide relevant peersonal  information, including education level and skills.

 The Lagos State, Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode while  the commissioning of the job registration/labour exchange centre at Ojo Local Government Council,   reiterated the government’s commitment to helping people get work and that there are a range of schemes available to increase people’s skills and give 
them the experience and training they need to get a job. He was represented by Special Adviser, Urban Development, Mrs. Yetunde Onabule. The governor maintained that his administration will support youths in their bid to succeed through vocational education.

 He further urged youths in the state to embrace technical and vocational education in order to become quality entrepreneurs and 
compete with global businesses.

 In his remarks at the event, the Commissioner, Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr. Babatunde Durosimi-Etti, said the comprehensive data generated from the exercise would enable the ministry to map out strategies to deal with the problem of unemployment. He said employers looking to fill vacancies can explore the state database for people who are prepared, enthusiastic and job-ready.

 He said the interventions would be private sector-led and that the government would encourage individuals to visit the job exchange and registration centres to be established in five divisions to collect relevant information on employment opportunities in which such individuals could seek employment.
The commissioner promised to establish the job registration/labour centre in five divisions of the state, adding that the centres will be manned by counseling and data capturing officers.