By: Marvellous Ezenwa
The Mayor of Anaocha Local Government Area, Hon. Romanus Ibekwe (Ezeugo Anaocha), on Thursday, August 6, 2026, officially flagged off the second edition of the Anaocha Skills Acquisition Programme at the Anaocha Local Government Secretariat Podium, Neni.
The programme is focused specifically on skills acquisition training, designed to equip participants with practical vocational skills that can promote self-reliance, entrepreneurship and economic development.
A total of 762 trainees have registered for the training across 10 skill areas.
The categories and number of registered trainees are: ICT: 77; Fashion Designing: 175; Confectionery and Catering: 181; Solar Installation: 70; Decorations: 15; Bag Making: 31; Barbing: 12; Cosmetology: 39; Shoe Making: 66; and Hair Dressing: 96.
Speaking during the flag-off, Hon. Ibekwe said the initiative was part of his administration’s commitment to youth development and aligned with the economic transformation agenda of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, particularly the “One Youth, Two Skills” initiative.
The Mayor said the training would provide participants with practical knowledge that could help them become productive and self-reliant. He encouraged the trainees to remain committed and make effective use of the opportunity provided by the programme.
The Coordinator of the programme and Women Development Officer, Mrs. Obiageli Mmadumere, expressed satisfaction with the level of participation, noting that the training covers different vocational fields.
She explained that the duration would depend on the skill selected, with some courses lasting six months while others would run for shorter periods.
Mrs. Mmadumere urged the trainees to demonstrate discipline, dedication and seriousness throughout the training. She also recalled the achievements of beneficiaries of the first edition, noting that some participants had gone on to establish businesses and become self-employed after acquiring their skills.
The second edition of the Anaocha Skills Acquisition Programme is expected to strengthen vocational skills development among youths in the local government area, while providing participants with practical knowledge that can support self-employment, entrepreneurship and sustainable economic growth.
