Youths Of Abia North Get Money And Free Vehicles Empowerment

The Abia State Government in a bid to rid the state of poverty and unemployment has empowered youths of Abia North central zone comprising of … Continue reading Youths Of Abia North Get Money And Free Vehicles Empowerment


Theodore-Orji-300x173The Abia State Government in a bid to rid the state of poverty and unemployment has empowered youths of Abia North central zone comprising of Bende ,Ohafia and Arochukwu local government area with vehicles and money.

At the ceremony which was held at Bende Local Government Headquarters, Governor Theodore Orji told reporters that the strategy was to impact lives and enhance livelihood of the state’s citizenry.

About 200 vehicles were distributed to the unemployed youths while two million Naira was given out to 13 graduates to start up a business of their own.

The vehicles and monetary package were given out free of charge with no condition attached except to use it as a means of livelihood.

To ascertain that the vehicles are in good shape, the governor collected one of the car keys and made his way to the driver’s seat to start up the engines and satisfied that all is in good condition, he went back to the podium amidst cheers and accolade from the youths.

The youth empowerment programme which has been described as a laudable project would ensure peace in the state, boost industrialisation and entrepreneurship among the youths thereby enhancing economic growth.

The beneficiaries thanked the government and assured him that the opportunity would go a long way to impact their lives. They also promised to help enhance the social economic development of the state.