Ekiti launches data collation project for employment

The Ekiti State Government’s Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment has announced the launch of a data collation project to boost employment.

The Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment in a statement on Wednesday said the initiative is aimed at mapping out all artisans and unemployed active citizens within the state.

The government said the initiative is to enable the it plan, make informed decisions, address business challenges, and devise strategic solutions to combat the prevailing issue of unemployment in the region.

“The target participants for this exercise include unemployed individuals, market women and men, the organized private sector, community development leaders, artisans, those in the informal sector, persons living with disabilities, and all individuals aged between 18 and 50 years,” the ministry read.

The data collation project has been scheduled to kick off on the 22nd of April, 2024 and it will continue indefinitely, with a dual registration process available to all potential beneficiaries.

Interested parties can register in person through dedicated desk officers stationed at all 16 conventional Local Government offices and 19 Local Council Development Area (LCDAs) and online registration via the official media platforms of the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment.

“By actively participating in this initiative, citizens of Ekiti State can contribute to the development of effective strategies and interventions that will pave the way towards a more prosperous and inclusive economy,” the ministry said.

“For further information and updates on the DATA COLLATION project, visit the official channels of the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment. Email: [email protected] and Phone: +2349153332222 (sms and WhatsApp msg only).”