International records / UNDP

Lagos State Employability Support Project 3.0

The Employability Support Project (Phase 3) aims at growing the pool of skilled manpower in Lagos State and strengthening the capacity of MSMEs through targeted support to enhance productivity, tackle operational challenges and improve access to finance. In 2023, youth unemployment is high at 8.6%. Most workers are self-employed 87.3%(NBS). However, it has been argued this does not reflect real-world conditions. Fueled by its current population trends, Nigeria is projected to experience a significant surge in its working-age population (people aged 15-64) by 2050 the population is expected to …