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