PAWECA Begins Skills Needs Assessment Across Adamawa’s 21 LGAs

The Adamawa State Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA) has initiated a comprehensive needs assessment for its Technical Skills Acquisition Programme across the 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. This initiative, spearheaded by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's administration, aims to combat unemployment, alleviate poverty, and empower young people with practical vocational and entrepreneurial skills, fostering economic self-reliance.

Dr. Michael Zira, PAWECA's Director-General, underscored the agency's dedication to ensuring beneficiaries acquire relevant, market-driven skills that enhance livelihoods and generate sustainable employment opportunities. To monitor the program's progress, Dr. Zira visited the Jimeta training centre, where he assessed the ongoing evaluation process and engaged with candidates and officials.

He highlighted the significance of efficient coordination, transparency, and optimal placement of beneficiaries into appropriate training programs.

The assessment encompasses a diverse array of technical and vocational fields, such as Artificial Intelligence, Renewable Energy, Mechanical Engineering, Tailoring, and other emerging trades aligned with current economic trends. Upon completion, the program is anticipated to grant thousands of Adamawa residents practical skills, enabling them to establish businesses, augment their income, and contribute significantly to the state's economic growth.

This statewide exercise is part of the Fintiri administration's broader strategy focusing on human capital development, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable wealth creation. With assessment activities underway in all 21 LGAs, PAWECA aims to broaden access to skill development opportunities, particularly for young individuals seeking alternatives to unemployment and economic dependence.

The agency's recent intervention is poised to fortify Adamawa State's vocational training system, nurturing a new generation of skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and self-reliant citizens.