Anambra State Government has trained no fewer than 200 youths on various trades, even as 53 of them have been provided with starter packs to commence their own businesses.
The youths were trained under the 4th batch “One Youth, One Skill’’ empowerment programme of the government through the Ministry of Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy, at the Three centres chosen across the state for the intensive programme that lasted a month.
The skills taught were Cosmetology, Confectioneries, Barbing, Solar Power Installation/CCTV, Shoe Making/Leather works, Manicure/Pedicure and Facials.
Presenting the items to the beneficiaries during the closing ceremony of the programme in Awka, Commissioner for Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy, Prof Theresa Obiekezie, said the programme was in fulfillment of government’s commitment in promoting entrepreneurship.
She added that the youths were trained on the seven selected trades after which they were issued Trade Test Certificates while some others received starter packs for performing excellently well examined by the coaches.
While urging those who did not benefit from the starter packs to be patient, professor Theresa also said that the government would work out ways of supporting them through the coaching and mentorship programme which will further be provided to build their capacity and sources of credit facilities.
Some of the beneficiaries including Emmanuel Nweze, Edwin Michael, Rosline Eze and Ernest Okafor expressed their excitement with the state government for considering them proper to benefit from the programme, pledging to put the equipment into good use.
Highlight of the ceremony was exhibition and inspection of various products by the graduands by the commissioner who had in company the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry, Mrs Louisa Ezeanya among other dignitaries
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