February 22, (THEWILL) – The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (Southeast), Mrs. Chioma Nweze, has announced plans to launch two major empowerment initiatives aimed at uplifting communities in the region.
In a statement issued in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nweze disclosed that the programs, titled Skill-Up South East Through Fashion Training and Health Initiative, will officially kick off on March 8, 2025, at the Vocational Centre, Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area.
She extended an invitation to key stakeholders, including Southeast governors, to participate in the event.
According to her, the first initiative, Skill-Up South East Agenda: Unveiling Fashion Potentials, is a four-month free tailoring and fashion training program designed to harness the creative potential of youths in the region.
Beneficiaries will receive free accommodation for the duration of the training, modern tailoring equipment, and training in video editing to enhance media skills.
The program will also provide mentorship from industry experts, along with business development support and the opportunity to pitch business plans.
The second program, which aligns with President Tinubu’s vision for promoting healthy communities, will focus on free healthcare services in collaboration with the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences and the Ebonyi State Government.
The initiative will provide six months of free cancer screening, free eye testing and prescription glasses for the first 200 patients, and one year of free dialysis treatment.
Nweze called on leaders in the Southeast to support the initiatives, emphasizing that such programs will help unlock hidden talents and improve the well-being of residents.
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