The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved an internship programme for 4,000 unemployed graduates with N40,000 monthly stipend.
The Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs Yetunde Arobieke via the official Twitter handle of the Lagos State Government made the disclosure on Thursday.
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The approval is in line with the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda of the present administration and the Youth Development Programme of the State.
Mrs Yetunde Arobieke said the graduate internship placement programme is designed to give candidates the opportunity to develop employability and work-ready skills that are needed in securing gainful employment.
She explained that applicants must possess NYSC certificates or letters of exemption and must be registered residents of the State with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA).
The graduate internship placement programme is for a period of six months. She called on interested candidates to apply through the dedicated link.