Anambra, Nigeria: The government of Anambra successfully hosted the second edition of the Anambra Youths Symposium on Sunday, October 22, 2023. The theme for the symposium was “Be involved. Be the Solution.” The Special Adviser to Governor Soludo on Youth Empowerment Programme shared some glimpses from the event on his social media.
The Governor of Anambra State has been committed to developing the human resource capital of the State. The Youths Symposium, the inaugural edition of which was held in 2022, is also a part of this mandate.
The programme took place at the open foyer of the International Convention Centre (ICC). The organizers had invited the youths across the State to participate in the initiative. The youth groups who participated in the event include:
- Members of YESS Anambra
- Beneficiaries of Anambra/MTN ICT and Business Skill Training Programme.
The symposium served as an opportunity for the youth of the State to interact with one another. The event also celebrated the beneficiaries of the Anambra/MTN ICT and Business Skill Training programme, talent displays and gift-giving.
During the event, Dr Nelson Omenugha, The Special Adviser to Governor Soludo on the Youth Empowerment Programme, urged the youths to deliberately develop and apply their skills as a catalyst to development and agents of solutions to the State.
He added that the government of Anambra prioritizes human capacity development and empowerment of the people. Naturally, the nation’s youths are the biggest beneficiaries of the government’s initiatives. Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR has demonstrated leadership with his interventions in youth skill training, youth political appointment, youth employment in Education and Health, youth engagement, etc.
Some of the participants of the Anambra Youths Symposium expressed gratitude to the Governor for his spirited commitment to youth development and empowerment while pledging to be involved as a solution provider.
Several prominent people from around the State were present at the Anambra Youths Symposium, Some special guests at the programme include:
- Glamour Chinedu Nwoye, the State Chief of Protocol and Deputy Chief of Staff,
- Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, Ohanaeze Ndigbo National Youth Leader,
- Peter Nwosu, Rev Fr. Paschal Udo, Awka Catholic Diocesan Youth Chaplain,
