Training for master trainers in the second batch of the “one youth two skills” initiative of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration has commenced in Awka.
Angel Network News (ANN) recall that in 2023, the state government through the Ministry commenced selection of master trainers, where over eight thousand centers applied.
The four-day training which is scheduled in two batches according to different vocations is being facilitated by the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, NASME, Anambra State Chapter.
The programme is imperative to ensure that master trainers are equipped with the capacity to empower potential trainees.
Flagging off the training programme, the Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. Patrick Agha Mba described the initiative as an innovative solution to youth restiveness and provide quality jobs, with the target of raising 1000 youth millionaires annually.
Mr. Agha Mba revealed that the training is to ensure quality assurance in line with the manifesto of Governor Soludo’s administration, noting that approvals have been given by the Governor for the training.
The Commissioner commended the master trainers for passing through the rigorous selection process in merit, and stressed that the next phase of the programme is value re-orientation, appreciating the Governor for being intentional about advancing youth development.
He assured that the youth ministry is poised to driving the process as captured in the people’s manifesto.
The Training Facilitator, Mr. Chinemerem Oguegbe announced that the Master trainers that passed the assessment will be selected, reminding the trainers that their prerogative is to represent the state government in their businesses.
Some of the trainees including Ngozi Umeh and Arinze Omenwa assured of putting the knowledge they garnered into good use with a view to making maximum impact.
ANN gathererd that At the end of the training, successful participants will be issued completion certificates.
Two thousand centers were selected and screened, out of which six hundred will be engaged and empowered to train potential trainees.
