By Busola Bamidele The Ebonyi State Government has unveiled a new empowerment initiative set to train over 200 artisans under its freshly rebranded "Skill-Up Ebonyi" program.Commissioner for Skills Development and Job Creation, Mr. Okwu Oko-Udu, made… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Ebonyi to empower 200 artisans with skills, free shops By Busola Bamidele on April 15, 2025 By Busola Bamidele The Ebonyi State Government has unveiled a new empowerment initiative set to train over 200 artisans under its freshly rebranded "Skill-Up Ebonyi" program. Commissioner for Skills Development and Job Creation, Mr. Okwu Oko-Udu, made this known in Abakaliki, noting that Governor Francis Nwifuru approved the scheme to tackle unemployment and end street hawking in the state. As part of the plan, the government is developing an Industrial City at Ezzamgbo in Ohaukwu LGA, designed as a hub for both skilled and unskilled individuals. Beneficiaries will receive free shops within the city after their training. Read also: Ebonyi to empower 200 artisans with skills, free shops Nigeria unlocks AfCFTA Trade access for SMEs with gazetted tariff schedule Northern powerhouse investment fund over £80m into 200+ northern SMEs in landmark first year 10 High-Paying roles you can start in tech Shettima launches agro-industrial hub in Cross River, eyes $2.2bn investment Oko-Udu said the Ministry is working with the National Directorate of Employment and other agencies to ensure proper fund management. He added that several moribund skills centres have been inspected and will soon be revived. "This is a new dimension in job creation. Our aim is to empower our people, bring them back from hawking in other cities, and restore dignity through skill and trade," the Commissioner said.

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