By Uzo Ugwunze
The Chairman of Idemili South Local Government Area (ISLGA), Hon. Mrs. Amaka Obi (Iyom Ife-Abata), has empowered over 217 youths and women with starter packs to mark the end of the second phase of her skill acquisition training program.
Additionally, six newly completed projects by the TC Chairman were commissioned within and outside the council Secretariat.
Speaking during the graduation
ceremony at the LG Secretariat, Ojoto, Mrs. Amaka Obi charged them to utilize
the training to empower themselves economically and become employers of labor.
She described the beneficiaries as torchbearers of her prosperity administration, stating that the training would be continuous.
Mrs. Obi said that the graduation ceremony has proven that residents of Idemili South are industrious, committed, brilliant, and focused, noting that they are now independent and can employ others and add value to Idemili and Anambra State. She commended beneficiaries for comporting themselves during the training, noting that her administration had opened floodgates of opportunities for them to excel in various trades.
"These beneficiaries
passed through four months of intensive skill acquisition training courses
ranging from ICT and General Computer appreciation, Seamstress/Tailoring,
Bakery/catering, Hairdressing, Nylon production, and many others.
"The massive empowered
initiative shall not only create long-term impact and reduce unemployment but
also enhance the state's human capital, contributing to economic growth and
prosperity, especially at the grassroots," said Mrs. Obi.
She appreciated Governor Charles Soludo and his wife, Mrs. Nonye Soludo for giving her the opportunity to serve Umu Idemili South, thanking Chief Okwuduba Anyaorah (Ijele Oba), Chief Okwudili Ugochukwu (Ugochimereze Akajiugo Nnobi), Chief Hamilton Ezeonu (Ikemba Nnobi), Chief Emeka Ezeike (Dike Dioramma) for assisting her vision financially.
In their separate remarks,
Chief Of Staff, Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi, Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon.
Patrick Aghamba, Anambra State APGA Chairman, Chief Sir Ifeatu Obi-Okoye
commended Hon. Amaka Obi for the giant strides in the council area, noting that
her achievements are in line with Governor Charles Soludo's vision of a livable
and prosperous homeland.
The highlight of the event was
the commissioning of borehole water with overhead tanks, Ultramodern toilet at
Eke Awkaetiti market, new ICT center building in the Secretariat, renovated
INEC office, renovated and fenced security outpost in ISLGA, Afor Nnobi Market
barricades, and presentation of starter packs to the beneficiaries.
Dignitaries that graced the
event include the Chief of Staff, Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi, Commissioner for Youth
Development, Hon. Patrick Aghamba, Anambra State APGA Chairman, Chief Sir
Ifeatu Obi-Okoye, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Title, Hon.
Tony-Collins Nwabunwanne ably represented by Chief Michael Nweke, Former
Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Chief Maja Umeh, Special
Adviser to Governor on Political Matters, Dr. Alex Obiogbolu, Special Adviser
to Governor on Youth Development, Dr. Nelson Omenugha.
Others are former M.D. Anambra
State Signage, Chief Jude Emecheta, former House of Assembly member, and member
of Anambra State Service Commission, Hon. Azubuike Okoye, a member representing
Idemili South in State House of Assembly, Hon. Ebuka Igwe, Transition Committee
Chairman of Anaocha Local Government, Hon. Gerald Ikechukwu Ozor, Mr. Kelvin
Anazodo, stakeholders, state executives, local government executives,
councillors, community leaders, and many others.
They all commended Governor Soludo
for spending about 2 billion naira for 1 Youth 2 Skills for about 5000
residents with plans to invest another 5 billion for another 10000 youths,
saying that Mrs. Obi was following the good steps of Charlie Nwamgbafo at the
grassroots level.
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