Enugu LGA Flags Off Skills Empowerment For 100 Youth
The Chairman of Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State, Mr Ferdinand Ukwueze, has approved the enrolment of 100 young people of the LGA into the Vocational and Skills Acquisition Training at the Mario Institute of Hospitality Management and Entrepreneurship Education, Uhunowerre.
THE WHISTLER reports that the first batch of the scheme saw the enrolment of100 youths into the initiative. The initiative is being funded by the council under its Special Committee on Bursary and Scholarship.
The Special Committee Chairman of the scheme, Mr Chimezie Mama, in a release on Thursday, stated that, “The training is designed to be both intensive and practical. It has already begun to produce success stories, equipping beneficiaries with sustainable skills to thrive in a competitive economy.
“The initiative reflects a policy thrust of the chairman to combat unemployment, reduce youth vulnerability and foster a culture of entrepreneurship and self-reliance across Igbo-Eze South. By investing in human capacity building, the local government is not only addressing immediate socio-economic challenges, but also laying a solid foundation for long-term prosperity, innovation and productivity within the community.”
Mr Ukwueze, in the release, reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to prioritising human capital development as a central pillar.
Quoting him, “The initiative is strategically aligned with the vision of Gov Peter Mbah whose administration champions investments aimed at repositioning Enugu as a hub for economic growth and human resource excellence.”
He said the skill empowerment programme underscored the administration’s belief that “empowering the youth is the most sustainable pathway to curbing poverty, reducing crimes and stimulating inclusive development”.
Enugu LGA Flags Off Skills Empowerment For 100 Youth is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
