In a statement delivered by the Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, the height of unemployment of academically qualified citizens in Nigeria becomes the key subject of concern.
According to the governor who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Idiat Adebule, invention, entrepreneurship and the development of innate natural talents were the ways of achieving self-sustenance, job creation and turning around the nation’s economy from its present state.
Speaking on Tuesday at the Grand Finale of the Science, Arts and Craft Exhibition and Talent Hunt by Junior and Senior Secondary Schools in the state to celebrate Lagos at 50, Mr Ambode said:
"I am more convinced that the era of white collar jobs is gone forever. We must as a matter of urgency emphasis on home-grown innovation and creativity instead of adopting anything foreign.
"I believe strongly that only we can find solutions to our peculiar collective challenges. It is time we joined industrial nations such as Japan, China and Singapore; and shed the toga of a consumer nation.
"We are having this exhibition as part of activities to celebrate Lagos at 50 to open minds to the immense economic opportunities in science, arts and crafts.The Lagos State governor believes the Science, Arts and Craft Exhibition and Talent Hunt is a motivational medium for young minds who are looked upon as tomorrow's leaders of the Nigeria to use their creativity towards developing the social and economic status of the state in the next generation.
Mr Ambode pledged that the state government would collaborate with the Bank of Industry to develop the best projects from the exhibition and mass produce them for the larger market.
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