Governor Charles Soludo
The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has commended the beneficiaries of the ‘1Youth, 2 Skills’ for training 1,000 additional youths as part of Governor Charles Soludo’s government innovation scheme for youth empowerment.
The Council applauded the ‘1Youth, 2 Skills’ beneficiaries at its second meeting of the year held at the Council Chamber on February 10, 2025, in Awka, Anambra State.
In a release by the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, ANSEC observed that the initiative embarked upon by the beneficiaries marked the beginning of a new era and an excellent move towards attaining a skilled workforce and entrepreneurs in Anambra.
Given that, Governor Soludo is also promoting talents and innovation among students of secondary and tertiary institutions through the state’s innovation programmes which involve training in various technological skills, as well as intensive research, for entrepreneurship and economic development of the state.
Furthermore, the statement contained that ANSEC has approved N160 million for the acquisition of five mining assets in addition to those earlier acquired by the Anambra State Solid Minerals Development Company, which comprises Pharmaceutical Grade Kaolin Asset, Gravel Pack Asset, Glass Sand Asset, Sand Quarry and Ceramic Kaolin Asset.
It was revealed that the acquisition of these Assets will expand the State’s involvement in the Solid Minerals Development Sector in Anambra State.