The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on organisations and individuals to partner the state by promoting initiatives aimed at empowering the youth.
Sanwo-Olu made the call at the maiden edition of the Chartered institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Generation Next Forum, on Thursday Lagos.
According to him, this will bridge the gap between the present and future,
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the forum has its theme as, “Industry 5.0 Banking Revolution: Insights for the Next Generation”.
The governor, represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, said that his administration would foster innovation, and ensure that the transformative power of technology was harnessed for the greater good.
He pledged his administration’s commitment to continuing to create an enabling environment that would encourage the growth and development of the banking sector and other critical sectors in the state.
He said that Nigeria was blessed with vibrant and dynamic youths, representing approximately 70 per cent of the population, hence, the need to empower and prepare them to contribute to the economic eco-system.