Lagos sponsors 12 youthful Lagosians’ study tour to Finland

The Lagos State Government is sponsoring 12 young leaders to a leadership training in Helsinki, Finland.

They are the State Youth Ambassador, Five Divisional Youth Ambassadors and Six Young Transformational Leaders.

The leadership training is ongoing at the Management Institute of Finland in Helsinki, the tour also includes visits to some interesting educational, and historical sites in Helsinki.

The delegation led by the Commissioner, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, and the Permanent Secretary Mrs Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu, had already left Lagos and would participate in an holistic workshop which focuses  on leadership traits, leadership skills and cultural exchange.

The training workshop, according to the Commissioner, will equip the young leaders with the skills and mind-sets needed for effective global leadership.

He said, “The trainees will also be visiting vocational/training centers as Finland is famous for its great achievement in integrating Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) into its educational system.

“The international trip is in line with the T.H.E.M.E.S-Plus Developmental Agenda of the present administration of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu in the area of youth engagement and social inclusion.

“This trip is a testament to the promise of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu for continued youth engagement, empowerment and continued investment in the population of youths in the state.”

Similarly, Oke-Osanyintolu said the study tour would give the youths opportunity for exposure and experience gathering that would enable them to perform better in all areas of life.