Imo State Governor ,Hope Uzodinma has announced that 10,000 Youths will benefit from the first phase of State Government Accelerated youth empowerment programme

The first batch of 10,000 youths will receive training and start-up capital the Imo State before the end of the year.

The Governor disclosed this while addressing Imo youths who converged in their hundreds at the Government house Owerri on a “THANK YOU” visit to appreciate him for the release of the funds and ongoing youth empowerment programme in the state.

Gov. Uzodimma commended the youth for their commitments to advance their careers and skills by joining in the skill acquisition program.

He added that the progress and future of Imo State will depend on an empowered youth population and this has contributed to Government instituting programs that are geared towards them.

He urged them to use whatever Government will provide as start-up grants to build viable businesses that can become employers of labour and in the process stimulate the economy of the State.

Earlier on the Senior special assistant to the Governor on youth affairs Honourable Eric Uwakwe informed the Governor of the training of thousands of Imo youths in different skills, leadership, development and business management.