Cohort 2 Of 1Youth, 2Skills Scheme Set For Empowerment As Contractors Continue To Receive Prompt Payments

The 15th Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) meeting, held on July 21, 2025, at the Light House in Awka, made the following significant decisions:

1. *Approval of Funds for Cohort 2 Empowerment under the 1Youth, 2Skills Scheme*

According to Dr Law Mefor, the Honourable Commissioner for Information, the Council reviewed the success of Cohort 1 of the Soludo administration’s flagship youth empowerment programme, where 7,163 out of 11,000 trainees excelled in 65 skill areas. Additionally, 235 Umuboi (apprentices) from the Local Enterprise Development of 21 local governments in the state were successful, with over 1,000 millionaires emerging from the graduates. Funds for the empowerment of Cohort 2 were approved, as they are ready for commissioning.

2. *Contractors to Continue Receiving Prompt Payments*

The Council reaffirmed the state’s contractor payment system, ensuring that no contractors are owed. This policy has been in place since the inception of the Soludo government over three years ago.

3. *Awka City Park Project*

The Council approved the Awka City Park Project, which will provide environmental, aesthetic, and recreational benefits to the Awka capital city, along with social, health, and economic benefits. Work on the project is set to begin without delay.

*Approved Projects and Funding*

The Council approved the release of N2,835,150,000 for the following projects:

– 1Youth 2Skills Business Financing Scheme: N2,588,520,000
– 1Youth 2Skills Cooperatives Start-up: N141,900,000
– Graduation and Certification: N73,230,000
– 1Youth 2Skills Mentorship Scheme: N31,000,000
– Consolation to the Deceased Family: N500,000