Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy, Afam Mbanefo, has assured youths of Anambra that more youths with talents will be discovered in the state through the numerous talent hunt shows and skill acquisition programmes that are already on ground which was designed to identify talented, creative and innovative youths within Anambra State so they can showcase their innovation and empower them through partnership programmes.
“The ministry has trained no fewer than Five Thousand (5,000) people in different skills, including agriculture, with over 33,000 youths to be trained in order to become entrepreneurs across all farm types and value chain. These efforts are to make sure that the youths are duly engaged with the skills and knowledge to be economically independent and contribute immensely to the socio-economic development of the state. We will make sure youths are equipped with quality and diversified education and skills.”
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Mbanefo charged youths to be a source of motivation and encouragement to each other stating that transforming education is not only the responsibility of the government but other stakeholders and the youths as well. He urged the youths to immensely contribute their quota in training their fellow youths. He encouraged different youth organizations both in diasporas and within the state to come to the ministry and identify with the ministry.
In his words, “Take a lead from the diaspora youth groups to make a difference by encouraging the youths in the dorm of capacity building, the introduction of linkage programmes, empowerment and creation of creative hubs. This is our time to advance in full inclusiveness and participation”.
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