Skill Acquisition Centres in Lagos State: Empowering Communities

Skill Acquisition Centres in Lagos State: Empowering Men and Women

The Ministry of Women Affairs & Poverty Alleviation in Lagos State operates 19 skill acquisition centres across its three senatorial districts. These centres offer a variety of courses designed to equip individuals with practical skills for economic empowerment.

Courses Offered:

  • Computer Studies: 6 months
  • Photography: 6 months
  • Vulcanizing/Wheel Balancing: 6 months
  • Barbing: 6 months
  • Hat & Bead/Textile Design/Craft: 6 months
  • Textile Weaving: 6 months
  • Refrigeration & Air Conditioning: 9 months
  • Catering & Hotel Management: 9 months
  • Tile Laying/Pave Making: 9 months
  • Screen Printing: 9 months
  • Welding Fabrication: 9 months
  • Hairdressing & Cosmetology: 9 months
  • Aluminium Works: 12 months
  • Shoe Making: 12 months
  • Pottery: 9 months
  • Furniture & Woodwork: 9 months
  • Adult Literacy Programs: Various durations (9 or 12 months)

Centres and Contacts:

  1. Daily Times, Ikeja
    Location: Lateef Jakande Road, Opposite
    Contact: [Phone Number]
  2. Badagry Development Centre
    Location: Oba-Akinjobi Road, Pen-Cinema, Agege
    Contact: 08060753968
  3. Lastma Oshodi-Isolo Compound
    Location: Yana Ejigbo Road, Ejigho
    Contacts: 08104841115, 08023358404
  4. Kosofe Centre
    Location: Folashade Ajayi Street, Anthony Village
    Contact: 08062977572
  5. Lagos Island Centre
    Location: Oja Oba Model Market Complex, Adeniji Road, Adele
    Contact: 08022122305
  6. Eredo Epe Centre
    Location: Eredo Village, Webu Ode Road, Epe
    Contact: 08060004840
  7. Igbo-Oye Epe Centre
    Location: Igbo-Ove Village, Jebu Ode Road, Off Epe
    Contact: 08033538429
  8. Egbeda Centre
    Location: Millennium School, Karimu Laka Street Compound
    Contact: 08023327189
  9. Iba Centre
    Location: Iba LCDA Compound, Iba
    Contact: 08023842693
  10. Isheri Centre
    Location: Opposite Sweet Sensation, Isheri-Olowora, Berger, Ojodu
    Contact: 08023213126
  11. Mushin Centre
    Location: Egan Road, Igando Market Bus Stop, Off LASU Expressway
    Contact: 08029745168
  12. Ibeju-Lekki Centre
    Location: 45, Oriwu Road, Ita Elewa, Ikorodu
    Contact: 08028308974
  13. Ikorodu Centre
    Location: Orimedu Town, Off Eleko Beach, Ideju Lekki, Borokini Street, Aga Ikorodu
    Contact: 08023531660
  14. Ilashe Centre
    Location: Olojede Street, Beside Castle, Ibeshe Road, Ilashe Town, GRA Ikeja, Lagos
    Contact: 08032696538
  15. Mushin (Palm Avenue)
    Location: Olawoyin Street, Off Layi Ovekanmi Street, Avenue, Palmgrove
    Contact: 08023103044
  16. Surulere Centre
    Location: Iyun Road, Beside Police Station, Off Western Avenue, Hogan Bassey, Surulere
    Contact: 08027365046
  17. Shibiri Centre
    Location: Shibiri-Ekunpa Road, Shibiri, Ojo
    Contact: 08022413048
  18. Ayobo Centre
    Location: Ayobo Mechanic Village, After
    Contact: 08163167060

Enrolment and Fees:
Form Fee: N500
Enrolment in these skill acquisition programmes is free of charge.

Conclusion:
These centres play a crucial role in empowering individuals by providing them with marketable skills. Whether you’re interested in technical trades or creative arts, there’s a course tailored to meet your needs and aspirations. Join a centre near you today and embark on a journey to enhance your skills and contribute to national development.

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