The 15th Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) Meeting, held on Monday July 21, 2025, at the Light House, in Awka reaffirmed the state’s contractor payment system, ensuring that no contractor is owed.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
this policy has been in place since the inception of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Government over three years ago.
Anambra Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, through a press release stated the ANSEC made the following significant decisions:
“The Council reviewed the success of Cohort 1 of the Soludo administration’s flagship youth empowerment program, where 7,163 out of 11,000 trainees excelled in 65 skill areas.
“Additionally, 235 Umuboi (apprentices) from the Local Enterprise Development of 21 local governments in the state were successful, with over 1,000 millionaires emerging from the graduates. Funds for the empowerment of Cohort 2 were approved, as they are ready for commissioning.
“The Council approved the Awka City Park Project, which will provide environmental, aesthetic, and recreational benefits to the Awka capital city, along with social, health, and economic benefits. Work on the project is set to begin without delay.
“The Council approved the release of N2,835,150,000 for the following projects:
1Youth 2Skills Business Financing Scheme, N2,588,520,000
“1Youth 2Skills Cooperatives Start-up, N141,900,000. Graduation and Certification, N73,230,000. 1Youth 2Skills Mentorship Scheme, N31,000,000, and
Consolation to the Deceased Family: N500,000.
