Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose, has launched an initiative to address unemployment, health challenges, among other issues in her constituency.

The new initiative, titled ‘My Health, My Prosperity Outreach’ (Igbega Ilera, Igbega Oro Aje), according to the commissioner aligned with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S.+ Development Agenda.

Speaking at the inauguration of the initiative at Isale Eko, Lagos Island, Ambrose highlighted the significance of tackling health challenges, closing skills gap, and fostering entrepreneurship among the residents.

“Today’s initiative is a testament to my unwavering commitment to uplifting the lives of our people by addressing two critical pillars of development: Access to healthcare and skills acquisition. As the saying goes, “Health is wealth” (Ilera loogun oro).

“Lagos Island, as the heart of Lagos State, occupies a central role in our collective efforts to transform lives and create opportunities. It is here that local vendors from food sellers to medicine providers and event managers—thrive, contributing to the vibrant tapestry of our community in Isale Eko,” she said.

She maintained that the community outreach reflects the determination to tackle some societal issues through improved collaboration between the organised private sector and the government.

The commissioner said the initiative serves as a bridge between people and the state’s established skill acquisition centres, which offer comprehensive training in areas such as tailoring and fashion design, catering, IT, photography, hairdressing, and many more. She added that the initiative is a way to give back to her constituents as it complements various government’s efforts.

While acknowledging the Commissioner as a bonafide daughter of Lagos Island, the Chairman, Governing Advisory Council, Mr. Tajudeen Olusi commended her for bringing such a laudable initiative to her constituency.