By Nkiru Anakor
More than 1,000 undergraduate and final-year students from tertiary institutions across Anambra State have been equipped with practical and future-oriented skills through the Life After School Career Development Seminar Series organised by the Digitized Initiative for Up-skilling Career Development and Innovation (DIUSCADI).
The two-day seminar, held on July 24 and 25 at the ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, was themed “Empowering Youths with Future-Ready Skills for Sustainable Livelihoods.” The programme attracted participants from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Paul University, and the UNIZIK School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Declaring the seminar open, the Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Prof. Ugochukwu Stanley Anyaehie, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Alex Asigbo, described DIUSCADI as a laudable initiative dedicated to youth empowerment.
He encouraged students to embrace skills acquisition as a pathway to entrepreneurship, innovation, and self-reliance, while reaffirming the University’s commitment to producing graduates equipped to thrive in a rapidly evolving global economy.
In his address, the Convener of DIUSCADI, Prof. Ikechukwu Umeh, stated that the initiative is focused on preparing young people for life beyond the classroom by equipping them with practical competencies, entrepreneurial capacity, and leadership values necessary for sustainable development.
Participants received hands-on training in Cybersecurity and Data Analysis, Blockchain Technology, Career Development, Computer Maintenance and ICT Support, Digital Marketing, Agribusiness, Confectionery, Paint Production, Solar and CCTV Installation, Fashion Designing, and other digital and vocational skills.
A panel discussion on “Building Sustainable Livelihoods through Skills, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a Digital Economy” featured the Anambra State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Patrick Agha Mba, alongside Prof. Ikechukwu Onyenwe, Engr. Chito Onwuzulike, and Mr. Chinecherem Oguegbe, with Dr. Chika Nnabuife serving as moderator.
Highlights of the seminar included the installation of DIUSCADI patrons, a youth innovation exhibition, the presentation of the LASCDASS impact report, award presentations, a raffle draw, and the presentation of two laptop computers to outstanding student participants.
Nkiru Anakor is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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