Anambra Education Ministry to Partner Private Sector on Youth Skills Acquisition

By Praise Chinecherem

ANAMBRA State Ministry of Education, has pledged to partner private sector operators on skills acquisition of youths in the state. The State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh made the disclosure when officials of Agulu Peoples Union (APU) Vocational Academy Limited paid a courtesy visit to her office to solicite partnership with the ministry.

Director of the Academy, Dr Duezeh Emmanuel Jnr. led officials of the academy to the courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Education, Prof Ngozi Chuma-Udeh in her office.

Duezeh who was accompanied on the visit by footwear instructor, Erondu Kingsley said the Academy, established in 2023 has trained youths in no fewer than ten areas of vocational skills.

He listed the skills to include nylon making, footwear, bags, baking confectionery, electrical, plumbing, tailoring, hairdressing, furniture, among others.

He said, “We run different vocations, some within the school and others outside. The Town Union pays for the training which runs for a year and six months after which trainees will sit for exams.

“We have about ten courses on the whole and we’re here to see how we can partner with the Ministry in skills acquisition for youths in the state.

“October 25th is our grand opening of the Centre which will feature induction of the students.”

Responding, the Commissioner commended management of Academy for its vision of empowering young people, assuring of Ministry’s partnership.

“We commend you for this very wonderful initiative. We will partner with you to ensure more youths in the state are gainfully empowered,” she added.