About 150 youths in Enugu State have graduated from a Solar and CCTV installation training programme organised by Custos Care Foundation, an NGO founded by the First Lady of Enugu State, Nkechinyere Mbah.
The graduation ceremony which was held at the Human Development Training Centre, Enugu, was attended by dignitaries, including representatives from the Enugu State Ministry of Human Development and Poverty Eradication and the office of the Enugu State Governor’s wife.
Speaking during the event, the state Commissioner for Human Development and Poverty Eradication, Dr. Malachy Agbo, explained that the training was in line with the commitment of the Governor Peter Mbah’s led administration to take unemployed youths in the state off the streets and engage them in meaningful ventures.
Represented by the Head of Department (HOD) in the Ministry in charge of Human Development, Blessing Nnamani, the commissioner, advised the graduands to endeavour to build on the skills they have acquired from the training, stressing that “you must be focused and determined if you really wants to succeed in life.
“You must take this training further, keep developing yourselves, take advantage of any opportunity that calls, because the skills you have acquired are very very lucrative in the modern day world.
“Our beloved governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and the wife, have the interest of our teeming youths at heart, and that is why they are always disposed in championing youth related programmes in the state.”
In her remark, wife of the governor, Mrs. Mbah, congratulated the graduands, urging them to make good use of the skill they acquired.
The Enugu state First Lady, who spoke through her personal Assistant, Ifeoma Amadi, stated that Custos Care Foundation takes pleasure in issues affecting the youths, women, and children, and will keep advancing them.
She disclosed that her foundation had recently, trained some young people in the state on leather works, assuring youths in the state of more empowerment programmes.
Addressing the audience, the Managing Director of CCF, Egodi Igwe said that the month-long training was conducted across Enugu’s three senatorial zones, equipping participants with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in solar and CCTV installations.
“This initiative is part of our ongoing collaboration with community development organizations and ministries,” the Managing Director stated.
“Through partnerships with key organizations, Custos Care Foundation aims to reduce unemployment, bridge skills gaps, and empower communities across Enugu State.”
She noted the diverse composition of the graduating class, which included both male and female trainees, adding that CCF plans to continue its support by connecting graduates with industry partners, helping them leverage their skills in the job market.
