The skills acquisition training program launched by Prince Augustine Chinedu Uburu, the Executive Chairman of Ebonyi Local Government Area and Chairman of ALGON, Ebonyi State, has recorded a major milestone, setting the stage for economic empowerment and youth self-reliance.
After an intensive one-week training session, Prince Uburu on Wednesday visited the beneficiaries to assess their progress and officially flag off the main phase of the initiative. The program, which draws participants from different Local Government Areas across the state, has already begun yielding visible results as trainees showcased an impressive range of products including footwear, paints, and hair products.
Speaking during the visit, Prince Uburu expressed delight at the creativity and determination displayed by the participants. He commended their zeal to embrace skills acquisition at a time when unemployment remains a pressing challenge. According to him, “Skill acquisition is the way forward in curbing joblessness and restiveness in our society, especially now that white-collar jobs are becoming increasingly scarce.”
Beyond training, the ALGON chairman emphasized that the program is designed to produce self-reliant entrepreneurs who will create opportunities not only for themselves but also for others within their communities.
Unveiling the next phase of the initiative, Prince Uburu announced that beneficiaries will be provided with startup capital upon completion of their training to help them establish small-scale businesses. This, he said, is a strategic move to ensure that the knowledge and expertise acquired translate into sustainable livelihoods.
The skills empowerment project underscores Prince Uburu’s commitment to youth development and community progress. By equipping young people with practical skills and the financial support to put them to use, the program is expected to reduce unemployment, foster economic independence, and contribute significantly to the growth of Ebonyi State’s local economy.
As the initiative gathers momentum, stakeholders have lauded the chairman’s vision, describing it as a long-term investment in human capital that will produce ripple effects in wealth creation, innovation, and social stability across the state.
