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Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF)

The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) is a government initiative aimed at reducing unemployment and fostering entrepreneurship in Lagos State, Nigeria. It provides financial support and various programs to enhance job creation and support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

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Overview

What Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) does

What Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) is

The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) is a government initiative aimed at reducing unemployment and fostering entrepreneurship in Lagos State, Nigeria. It provides financial support and various programs to enhance job creation and support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Grant Maker
Founded
Founded in 2016
Approximate age
About 10 years
Structured capabilities
Grantor
Last reviewed
March 31, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) as a grantor

Grant thesis

The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) aims to provide financial support to residents for job and wealth creation, addressing unemployment in Lagos State, Nigeria.

Focus narrative

LSETF focuses on providing financial assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and individuals in Lagos State. The organization offers various loan programs, including the MSME Loan Programme, which provides affordable access to funding for small businesses.

Value and support

LSETF not only provides funding but also supports entrepreneurs through various programs aimed at enhancing skills, fostering innovation, and connecting job seekers with employers.

Grant economics

Dilutive
No
Nonprofit only
Yes

Eligibility and fit

Stages
Friends and Family · Angel · Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed
Audience
Founders
Regions
Africa

Common questions

What to know about Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF)

Upseed classifies Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) under the Grant Maker organization type. Its current public profile includes grantor capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

March 31, 2026

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