Governor Chukwuma Soludo has allocated N2 billion in startup capital to empower over 5,000 youths from Anambra State’s 21 local government areas.

Naija News reports that this initiative follows thorough training and the launch of the “1 Youth, 2 Skills” development programs by the state government.

Recently, the first group of beneficiaries received their grants in Awka, marking the start of an impactful journey for these aspiring young entrepreneurs.

Hon. Chuks Azotani, the chairman of the committee on Information Technology and Creative Economy in the Anambra State House of Assembly, encouraged the beneficiaries to make judicious investments in their newly acquired skills and businesses to realize the scheme’s objectives.

Hon. Azotani commended Governor Soludo for the program, which promises to combat unemployment and foster economic self-sufficiency among the state’s youth. He believes that this initiative will not only create a more prosperous Anambra but also nurture a generation of young entrepreneurs who will become employers of labour.

Azotani emphasized the significant economic impact of the “1 Youth, 2 Skills” program initiated by the Soludo administration and facilitated by the State Ministry of Youth Development, particularly in Information, Communication, and Technology. He urged the beneficiaries to leverage the skills and knowledge they’ve acquired effectively.

The lawmaker expressed his joy that approximately 100 of the first batch of beneficiaries hail from the Dunukofia local government area, assuring the area’s youth that more promising opportunities are on the horizon.

In his closing remarks, Azotani encouraged Nigerian youth to engage in meaningful ventures, especially in the field of ICT, emphasizing that the Soludo administration has more programs designed to create platforms for the socio-economic development of Anambra State.

He also called on the people of Anambra to join hands and support the state government’s efforts to enhance the prosperity and livability of the state.