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Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tackles Unemployment and Economic Inequality

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The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has launched a comprehensive training program aimed at empowering women and youths with digital technology, vocational skills, and entrepreneurial development. The goal is to strengthen economic self-reliance and reduce the risk of vulnerable groups falling into insecurity. According to Mr. Agabaidu Jideani, Director-General of the ACCI, the training program equips women and young people with the tools and skills needed to build sustainable livelihoods and contribute meaningfully to national development. The program includes training in digital technology, welding, digital marketing, networking, and vocational trades.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 100 women and youths have been trained in digital technology, vocational skills, and entrepreneurial development to strengthen their economic self-reliance and curbing insecurity.
  • Beneficiaries were trained in key areas including digital technology, welding, digital marketing, networking, and vocational trades.
  • The chamber's goal is to equip women and young people with the tools and skills needed to build sustainable livelihoods and contribute meaningfully to national development.
  • Poverty and joblessness remain leading drivers of insecurity, and empowering women can offer long-term solutions to Nigeria's social and economic challenges.
  • 12 Nigerian women entrepreneurs were sponsored to Canada for business exhibitions and capacity building to enhance their global exposure and trade expansion.
  • The chamber plans to hold an International Women Trade Forum to further boost the visibility and support of women-led businesses in global markets.
  • ACCI runs a 'Best Centre' where women and youths are trained on modern farming techniques and sustainable agriculture practices to strengthen food security and generate income.
  • The chamber is committed to enhancing women's participation in small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) through targeted support in digital sales, marketing, and business networking.
  • Women and youths from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other regions have benefited from the training program.

Statistics:

  • Number of women and youths trained in digital technology, vocational skills, and entrepreneurial development: over 100.
  • Number of Nigerian women entrepreneurs sponsored to Canada for business exhibitions and capacity building: 12.
  • Regions benefiting from the training program: Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other regions.
  • Number of beneficiaries registered for training: numerous.
  • Number of women-led businesses expected to benefit from the International Women Trade Forum: numerous.

Sources:

  • News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
  • Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)

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