The Special Adviser to Governor Soludo on Youth Empowerment Programme, Dr Nelson Omenugha, says the state government was ready to work with private individuals and corporate bodies in the area of human capital development.
Dr Omenugha stated this while discussing the “Governor Chukwuma Soludo-led administration and Youth development” on Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS flagship radio programme, “Nzuko Anambra”.
Dr Omenugha during the phone in programme explained the steps taken by Governor Soludo to address youth restiveness as an intentional approach to stimulate the economy, cub insecurity and build a bankable workforce.
He explained that Governor Soludo is particular about Anambra youths having a great future, which explains why his cabinet are made of mostly youths.
He pointed out that Governor since assumption of office prioritized youth welfare with creation of about 9000 jobs in education and health sectors, training and empowering 5000 youths under “1 Youth, 2 Skills” Entrepreneurship Programme, training of 22, 000 Youths in digital skills, creating a viable sports economy, encouraging youth involvement in agriculture among others.
Dr Omenugha used the opportunity to call on private individuals and cooperate bodies to partake in the youth project by getting one or two young people out of the street through skill acquisition and empowerment.
Noting that building youths that are useful at home and exportable abroad is everyone’s business, Dr Omenugha emphasized the private and corporate partnerships will help to expand and accommodate more people.
He reassured that Governor Soludo is determined to ensure that Anambra youths are truly the bridge to the future as captured in his manifesto and encouraged everyone to get involved.
