By Chizoba Anazonwu

Every year on July 15, the world marks World Youth Skills Day to underscore the importance of equipping young people with the knowledge and practical skills needed for employment, entrepreneurship and sustainable development. This year’s observance highlights the need to prepare young people with the skills required to thrive in an environmentally conscious and rapidly evolving world.

In Anambra State, youth development remains a key priority of the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo. Recognising that the future of the state depends largely on the capacity of its young population, the government has continued to invest in education, technical and vocational training, digital innovation, entrepreneurship and skills acquisition programmes aimed at preparing youths for emerging opportunities.

Initiatives such as the Solution Innovation District (SID), Code Anambra, the 1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe programme and ongoing investments in technical education are equipping young people with digital, entrepreneurial and problem solving skills needed to compete in today’s knowledge driven economy. These interventions align with the global objective of empowering young people not only to secure employment but also to become innovators, entrepreneurs and employers of labour.

The state’s commitment to improving educational infrastructure and expanding access to quality learning further reflects its determination to build a skilled workforce capable of driving economic growth and sustainable development.

However, government cannot achieve this alone. Parents, teachers, private organisations, community leaders and development partners all have important roles to play in nurturing the talents of young people. Likewise, youths must embrace lifelong learning, develop relevant digital and vocational skills, and cultivate discipline, creativity and resilience to remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic global environment.

As Anambra joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Youth Skills Day, the occasion serves as a reminder that investing in the skills and potential of young people is an investment in the future of the state. A skilled, innovative and empowered youth population remains one of the strongest foundations for sustainable development, economic prosperity and lasting social progress.

Chizoba Anazonwu  is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State

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