Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State has commenced a new vocational and skills acquisition training programme for youths in the area.
The chairman of the council, Mr Ferdinand Ukwueze, approved the enrolment of 100 young people from the LGA into the first batch of the training at the Mario Institute of Hospitality Management and Entrepreneurship Education, Uhunowerre.
The initiative, fully funded by the council under its Special Committee on Bursary and Scholarship, aims to provide practical and marketable skills that can help participants build sustainable careers. The Special Committee Chairman of the scheme, Mr Chimezie Mama, said in a statement on Thursday that the programme is already recording success stories.
According to him, “The training is designed to be both intensive and practical. It has already begun to produce success stories, equipping beneficiaries with sustainable skills to thrive in a competitive economy.”
He explained that the scheme reflects a policy direction of the council chairman to reduce unemployment, tackle youth vulnerability and strengthen entrepreneurship within Igbo-Eze South.
“The initiative reflects a policy thrust of the chairman to combat unemployment, reduce youth vulnerability and foster a culture of entrepreneurship and self-reliance across Igbo-Eze South. By investing in human capacity building, the local government is not only addressing immediate socio-economic challenges, but also laying a solid foundation for long-term prosperity, innovation and productivity within the community,” he added.
Mr Ukwueze also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to making human capital development a central pillar of governance. He noted that the empowerment programme aligns with the vision of Governor Peter Mbah, who has consistently promoted investments in human capacity and economic growth across Enugu State.
“The initiative is strategically aligned with the vision of Gov Peter Mbah whose administration champions investments aimed at repositioning Enugu as a hub for economic growth and human resource excellence,” Ukwueze said.
He further stressed that “empowering the youth is the most sustainable pathway to curbing poverty, reducing crimes and stimulating inclusive development.”