The Abia State Government has officially launched a comprehensive youth skills acquisition and empowerment program aimed at reducing unemployment and equipping young people with practical, income-generating skills. The initiative focuses on vocational training, digital skills, entrepreneurship development, and access to startup support for participants across the state. Beneficiaries will receive hands-on training in areas such as information technology, tailoring, agriculture, electrical installation, and small-scale manufacturing. State officials explained that the program is part of a broader strategy to empower youths, promote self-reliance, and strengthen the local economy. Participants are expected to gain not only technical skills but also basic business management knowledge to help them sustain their ventures after training. Several youths have expressed appreciation for the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that offers hope and practical solutions to the growing challenge of unemployment. The government encouraged interested youths to take advantage of the program, assuring them of fairness, transparency, and continued support throughout the training period.