Nigeria, Dec. 6 -- Hundreds of students, industry professionals, and government officials converged on Yaba College of Technology over the weekend as the Lagos State Government partnered with the Black History and Lifestyle Awards (BHLA) to launch Youth in Creativity 1.0.

The latter is an empowerment and mentorship programme designed to equip young Lagosians with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in Nigeria's fast-growing creative economy.

The initiative featured hands-on workshops, panel sessions, mentorship clinics, and empowerment giveaways designed to help participants build sustainable careers across fashion, digital content, beauty, technology, and entrepreneurship.

The program aims to equip participants with the skil...