Giwa Moore has been appointed by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as the new Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB).
The role of the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board is to oversee the five technical colleges and other vocational centers located across all the local government areas in the state.
Moore’s appointment is in line with Governor Sanwo-Olu’s vision to promote and support technical and vocational education.
This includes creating awareness about technical skills from an early age, providing orientation for further learning and entrepreneurship, and generating job opportunities.
Moore’s extensive network and efforts have resulted in increased support and initiatives for students and youths, thereby equipping the state with valuable skills and resources to effectively address its development challenges.
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Moore has been recognized and awarded for his outstanding contributions, including being named the Most Outstanding Student in the Faculty of Social Science and the Best Graduating Student in the Department of Political Science at the University of Abuja.
He was also honored as the Epe Division Youth Influencer of the Year on December 14, 2022. Moore holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Abuja and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations and Advertising from the Nigeria Institute of Journalism.
He is currently working on his Master’s Degree in Public Policy Analysis at the University of Abuja. In addition to overseeing the Technical Colleges within the formal education setting, the board is also focused on formalizing the informal sector.
This involves providing training and development opportunities for artisans and craftsmen who make up a significant portion of the operators in the informal sector.
