Anambra State Government says it will commence skills acquisition training in the 179 communities across the State.
The State Commissioner for Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy, Professor Theresa Obiekezie, who was recently deployed to the Ministry, disclosed this at the Government House, Awka, during the maiden meeting with political appointees whose job descriptions focus on Youth Mobilization, Development and Empowerment as well as Digital Entrepreneurship for seamless and effective planning and implementation of youth oriented programmes.
Professor Olikaeze pointed out that the move will help redirect the youths away from crime and other social vices, as they will be adequately armed with relevant skills.
She maintained that the best way to empower the youths is through skills development and effective empowerment for self reliance, explaining that the Ministry aims at training the youths down to the grassroots level.
Professor Obiekezie assured of the readiness of the State Government to partner with ndị Anambra, home and in the diaspora in implementing the new initiative.
Present on the occasion include the Director-General of the Digital Entrepreneurship Office, Engineer Ifeanyi Aniagoh and Chief Bob-Manuel Udokwu, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Nollywood, Entertainment and Creative Economy; whose areas of activities largely involve the Youths.
