The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, with Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, at the celebration of the 3rd Cohort of SkillUp Imo
The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, has joined the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, and thousands of young people to celebrate the 3rd Cohort of SkillUp Imo, a groundbreaking programme that has trained 50,000 young Nigerians, especially Imolites, in cutting-edge digital skills.
The programme, which Uzoka-Anite helped conceive, has seen 10,000 new graduates join the ranks of skilled youth in app development, data analytics, AI, cybersecurity, fintech, digital marketing, cloud, IoT, and more.
This achievement is a testament to the power of vision and execution.
The graduation ceremony, which coincided with the International Day of the Girl Child, saw Uzoka-Anite expressing pride in the young girls and women who have benefited from the programme.
She said: “I am proud of our young girls who have taken advantage of this opportunity to upskill and reskill in the digital economy,” she said, adding, “We remain committed to widening access, scholarships, and mentorship so more girls can lead in STEM and shape the future of our region.”
Uzoka-Anite’s commitment to empowering Imo’s youth is evident in her visionary leadership and dedication to the programme.
“Next, we go bigger for the region,” she declared, as the minister looked forward to expanding the programme’s reach and impact.
Uzoka-Anite commended Governor Uzodimma for his unwavering support and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for strengthening sub-national capacity to fund and scale programmes like SkillUp Imo.
In his remarks, Governor Hope Uzodimma noted, “Today, we celebrate not just the graduates of SkillUp Imo, but the future of our state and nation. This milestone is a testament to what we can achieve when we invest in our youth and empower them with the skills to succeed.”
With this achievement, Imo State has cemented its position as a hub for digital innovation and talent development, paving the way for a brighter future for generations to come.
