Anambra State Ministry of Youth Development To work in Consortium with Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.

By Ifeoma Aniagbado

The Anambra State Ministry of Youth Development proposes to partner with the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning on the "1YOUTH 2SKILLS" initiative.

In furtherance of the arrangement, the Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. Patrick Agha Mba, visited the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning to discuss modalities for creating synergy, aiming at addressing youth unrest in the state.

Accompanied by officials, the Commissioner emphasized the state government's commitment to developing youth to reduce crime.

He hinted on the importance of preparing final-year students for job opportunities and guiding Umu boyi on expanding their businesses for future venture.

In response, the Commissioner for Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake welcomed the team to her ministry and promised to collaborate with the ministry of youth development to achieve the state government's youth development agenda.

She pointed out that the ministry's donor agencies would aid in developing both undergraduates and unemployed youth in rural and urban areas in order to achieve the desired objective.

The Commissioner proposed a visual program and suggested providing tablets or smartphones for remote training, for ensuring accessibility for those unable to attend in person.

Madam Commissioner also added the need for data and measurement of performance. And making the data to actually ascertain the reduction in unemployment rate.

Meeting attendees included Director Youth Development Mrs. Chito Osili, Senior Special Assistance to Governor on Economic Planning Mrs. Ogochukwu Orji, Special Assistant to Governor on Youth Development Engr. Anthony Omata, Special Assistant to Governor on Budget Mrs. Ambassador Uchenna, Special Assistant to the Governor on General Administration Mr. Uche Val Okafor, Executive Assistant to Governor on Youth Development Mr. Chibuzor Udeh, PRS Youth Development, Mrs. Chinyelu Okafor and the media team of the ministry.