Anambra State Launches Driver Training and Youth Digital Skills Programs to Boost Road Safety and Education
Image Credit: independentThe Anambra State Executive Council announced plans to train and retrain drivers to enhance road safety and blacklist offenders for traffic violations, aiming to reduce vehicular hazards.
The council also unveiled the Anambra Rebirth Programme to restore Igbo values of integrity and hard work.
Additional measures include rehabilitating more public schools with government funding and integrating digital tools like smart boards and tablets into education.
Governor Soludo’s initiatives extend to youth empowerment through digital training programs such as the Solution Innovation District, Code Anambra, and One-Youth-Two-Skill, providing skills and employment opportunities to over 30,000 youths.
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