Lagos State Youth Policy, October 2016

Lagos State Government has domesticated the National Youth Policy to suit the particular needs of its teeming youth population. The Lagos State Youth Policy contains commitments by government, the youth of Lagos State and the society in pursuance of youth growth and development. It provides a crucial framework for guiding the state’s approach to ensuring that the large number of youth residing in the state is provided with a high quality of life. As captured in the policy, youth development is holistic and integrated, requiring the support and active involvement of all relevant ministries, departments and agencies, youth organizations, the private sector, civil society and the public in the implementation and realization of the 15 thematic areas of intervention identified as priorities for youth development in the State.