By Nwajiobi Ijeoma 9news Nigeria, Nnewi
Labour Party (LP) Senatorial Candidate for Anambra Central, Ven. Tochukwu Ikezue has decried high rate of youth unemployment and idleness in the district, describing it as threat to both the living and dead.
Ikezue stated this during the unveiling of his flagship program tagged, “MY 250,000 YOUTHS EMPOWERMENT AGENDA – THE SAGACIOUS PLAN”, as part of activities to mark All Souls’ Day.
He promised to take youths off the streets across the 7 LGAs of Anambra Central.
“The lesson of All Souls is that leadership must be about leaving a legacy that outlives us.
“High rate of youth unemployment and idleness in Anambra Central is a threat to both the living and the memory of the departed who laboured for a better Anambra.
“Our target is 250,000 Anambra Central Youths,” he declared.
Outlining the breakdown, the Senatorial candidate said, “As Senator, I will facilitate the empowerment of 250,000 youths across Anambra Central in 4 years – 62,500 per year.
“The areas of empowerment include Digital Economy, Trades & Enterprise, Land Banking & Real Estate and Agro & Value Chain.
“Every beneficiary will be registered under the Sagacious Youth Empowerment Data Bank (SYEDB) with LGA Coordinators in each of the 7 LGAs to ensure transparency, tracking and sustainability.
“We will not just empower, we will mentor, monitor and market them. Anambra Central youths and women will not be a nuisance to society, they will be the engine of our new economy.”
Ikezue prayed for the souls of all departed Anambra Central sons and daughters and called on Ndi Anambra Central to remember their loved ones by building a society where youths are gainfully engaged.
