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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