In Enugu state, the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi led administration has trained 114 indigent girls, women and boys in Information Communication Technology (ICT). The training which took place at the State Tech Hub and Youth Innovation centre in Obollo Afor lasted for five weeks.
At the graduation ceremony, the General manager of the centre, Dr Emmanuel Uba Nwani said that it is the governor’s desire to empower the girl child by equipping them with the knowledge of computer applications to help them earn a living and be self-reliant.
He stated that the cost of the training was offset by the state government in collaboration with Tech 4 Development.
Participants were trained in graphic design, software development, web designing and solar energy installation among others.
