LASG URGES YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS TO BE INNOVATIVE

Emerging young entrepreneurs in Lagos State have been charged to embrace and demonstrate commitment as a prerequisite to attaining greater heights in their set goals and pursuits.

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm (Mrs.) Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu made this known at a ceremony organised by the State Government for the Presentation of Start-up Tools to Young Entrepreneurs starting up a business at Alausa, Ikeja.

In her words: “As young entrepreneurs, you must be committed to doing all that you have been taught at the Amplifier Business Clinic where you were exposed to basic knowledge of business forecasting, product branding and personal growth development. You cannot do without total commitment to all these things. Commitment will get you to places beyond your dreams”.

She stated that the Amplifier Business Clinic, which was organised by the Ministry of Youth and Social Development in conjunction with PELSE Consulting for emerging young entrepreneurs, aimed at equipping them with financial and business management skills, entrepreneurial strategies, marketing, funding opportunities and networking was to help them adapt to the changing business environment.

Oke-Osanyintolu said, “The Amplifier Business Clinic is going to be a continuous one as it gives access to adequate mentorship and coaching by professionals in different fields. This I believe will help youth employment and economic growth in Lagos State. Lagos has the highest number of youth population in the country and this comes with a huge responsibility to tackle the various challenges that come with youth”.

“The present administration is therefore investing greatly in the continuous enhancement of soft skills/vocational training programmes for the youth to harness their potentials in the fulfilment of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda designed to leave no one behind”, she added.

On his part, Managing Partner, PELSE Consulting, Boboye Adeniji Oluwafemi disclosed that the essence of the Amplifier Business Clinic was to equip young entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed and also for them to know other things like Business Licence, Website, Business Plan, Process Documentation, Staff Strength, Increase in Customer Base as well as Equipment and Technology Improvement as the Key Performance Indices to guide them as young entrepreneurs.

In his words, “The support of the Ministry of Youth and Social Development in developing the youth in Lagos State is incredible that is why this programme has been possible. This programme is driven by integrity and transparency. Selection of participants is based on merit. I urge the youth to grab this opportunity they are being offered to showcase their potential. They need commitment to succeed in any business”.

The second series of the Amplifier Business Clinic training was held virtually for over 700 young entrepreneurs made up of young photographers/videographers, digital marketers, graphic designers, copywriters, brand managers, full stack developers and information technology solution providers from which 40 participants were empowered with start-up tools like camera, laptop and WiFi modem among others.