Facebook partners Imo govt on training, employment of youths

The Imo state government and social media giant, Facebook have agreed to train 5,000 youths on how to use digital skills to enhance their businesses.

It was gathered on Thursday in Owerri, from the Ministry of Digital Economy and E- Governance, that the training starts next week Monday.

The ministry said facebook was impressed by Gov Hope Uzodinma administration’s bold initiative through the Skillup Imo project, therefore META, the parent company of Facebook, wants to further deepen their understanding of the use of digital skills in growing businesses.

It added: “In a letter to the Imo State Ministry of Digital Economy and E- Governance, Facebook proposed to train digital marketers from Cohorts 1 and 2 on the use of Facebook to create values for enterprises.

“It also promised to hire some of the graduates of the Skillup Imo project, after the training, ” to provide support for Facebook enterprise users in the state. the one week training is scheduled to commence on February 5th,2024, at 3R learning Centre at the ministry.

“Participants are to be trained on how to use Facebook,Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp business to grow their businesses. Among the participants will be digital marketers and social media managers. The Ministry has therefore invited graduates of Cohorts 1 and 2 to attend the Facebook training programme for their benefit.”

Under the Skillup Imo project, Gov Hope Uzodinma plans to train and equip no fewer than 300,000 Imo youths to be proficient in digital skills.

Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie Substantive Rector, Fed Poly Oko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Dr. Awuzie's appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five-year term, follows the recommendation of the Polytechnic's Governing Council, chaired by Sen. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, after a transparent and competitive selection process where she emerged as the leading candidate. Prior to her appointment, Awuzie, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, was a distinguished Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) and also Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects in the Polytechnic. Under her stewardship, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, witnessed unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation. Her leadership facilitated monumental developments across the Polytechnic’s campuses in Oko, ...

#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...

Valentine Ozigbo Resigns from Labour Party

In a shocking move, against all speculations over the last few days, Valentine Ozigbo, a close ally of Peter Obi, has announced his resignation from the Labour Party (LP). Ozigbo confirmed his decision to Diaspora Digital Media on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, but declined to provide further details, opting instead to share his reasons during an interactive session on X (Twitter) Space. The session, scheduled for 8 PM, will feature Ozigbo in conversation with Anambra's First Son, @uchepokoye, discussing pressing issues affecting Anambra State, including security challenges, societal fabric collapse, and the hope for a better future. Ozigbo's resignation has sparked interest, with many awaiting his detailed explanation for leaving the Labour Party. His decision comes at a critical time for the party, which has been navigating various challenges in recent months. Credit: Diaspora Digital Media

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