The Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr Patrick Aghamba has emphasized that the One Youth Two Skills Programme is a perfect project to realize the one hundred and thirty thousand private sector jobs and one thousand youth millionaires annually as envisioned by Governor Chukwuma Soludo led administration.

 

Mr Aghamba stated this in Awka while addressing the media on the targeted impact of the One Youth Two Skills Empowerment Programme.

 

According to Mr Aghamba, the programme has expanded the skills from twenty-one as captured in pilot phase to forty-seven in the coming phase.

 

He noted that more youths will be empowered to create businesses, employment opportunities and empower others.

 

The Commissioner maintained that those who benefited from the phase-one have the opportunity to access loans through Anambra State Small Business Agency to improve their capacity and expand their businesses.

 

Mr Aghamba noted that Governor Soludo led administration is determined to build productive youths that will contribute to the growth and development of the State and improve their family well-being.

 

While assuring that the Ministry of Youth Development will ensure the best is given in terms of training and mentorship, Mr Aghamba called on the beneficiaries and potential ones to maximize the opportunity.