By Obianuju Isima
The Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) has taken steps to strengthen the economic empowerment of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) through a proposed partnership with Le Look Bags Academy,focused on skills acquisition and entrepreneurship development.
The Executive Director/Project Manager of ANSACA, Dr. Nkem Okeke, disclosed this on June 13, during a strategic visit to the renowned vocational training institution in Abuja, where he was received by the Academy Manager, Mr. Yohanna.
Owned by Chief Mrs. Chinwe Ezenwa, Le Look Bags Academy has earned recognition for equipping individuals with practical skills in bag production, fashion entrepreneurship and business development, creating pathways for sustainable livelihoods and self-reliance.
During the visit, Dr. Okeke toured the academy’s training facilities, helding discussions with management on potential areas of collaboration, expecting to provide people living with HIV in Anambra State with vocational training, entrepreneurial knowledge and empowerment opportunities aimed at enhancing their economic independence and overall wellbeing.
Speaking during the engagement, the ANSACA boss stressed that the fight against HIV extends beyond access to healthcare and treatment, noting that economic empowerment, sustainable livelihoods and social inclusion are vital to improving the quality of life of people living with HIV.
According to him, the initiative aligns with ANSACA’s State Strategic Transformation and Sustainability Plan (SSTSP) 2026–2028, as well as the vision of the Anambra State Government under the leadership of Governor Chukwuma Soludo to promote human capital development, entrepreneurship and sustainable economic opportunities for citizens.
Dr. Okeke commended Chief Mrs. Ezenwa for her contributions to skills development and job creation, expressing confidence that the partnership would deliver lasting benefits to vulnerable groups across the state.
He expressed optimism that the collaboration would create new opportunities for skills acquisition, financial empowerment and job creation, while fostering economic resilience among beneficiaries.
He noted that the initiative would also contribute to reducing stigma, promoting dignity and improving health outcomes for people living with HIV in Anambra State.
Obianuju Isima is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
