Hon. (Engr.) Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, has urged closer collaboration among government bodies, private enterprises, and international development organizations to address youth unemployment and generate enduring career pathways.
The call came during the Public Impact Partnership (PIP) Conference, an initiative convened by the German Development Cooperation (GIZ). The forum brought together public officials, industry captains, and civil society leaders to discuss strategies for converting major infrastructure investments into inclusive economic gains and viable jobs.
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Addressing delegates, Olowa—who also serves as the Chairman of Conference 57 in Lagos State—insisted that stakeholders must move beyond rhetoric and deliver actionable programs that directly integrate young citizens into the economic framework of their immediate communities.
He underlined the strategic position of grassroots governance, noting that local authorities must actively liaise with state agencies and commercial industries so that regional economic expansion delivers tangible benefits to local residents.
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According to Olowa, council leaders bear the responsibility of identifying emerging economic opportunities within their domains and setting up direct pipelines for employment, vocational education, and entrepreneurial incubation.
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He highlighted measures already underway in Ibeju-Lekki, where the local administration is equipping youths with modern digital proficiencies and technical skills tailored to the region’s rapidly growing industrial sector.
Olowa further championed institutional support for youth-driven enterprises, pointing out that nurturing entrepreneurship remains a powerful vehicle for creating sustainable livelihoods and stimulating local commerce.
He insisted that capital-intensive public infrastructure projects must generate measurable improvements for vulnerable communities, low-income families, and the youth demographic.
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Concluding his remarks, Olowa commended the GIZ-organized platform for facilitating crucial dialogue, expressing optimism that strengthened public-private partnerships will ensure that Ibeju-Lekki’s commercial transformation delivers widespread, shared prosperity throughout Lagos State.
