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Soludo is Ohibaba.com’s State Governor of The Year (2024)
The tomorrow we see in the One Youth Two Skills program, makes Ohibaba.com pick Governor Soludo as our State Governor of the Year.

The editorial board of Ohibaba.com news website has chosen the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, as its State Governor of the Year 2024.
The e-paper said on Monday that Governor Soludo was chosen for his idea of the “One Youth Two Skills program,” which has already empowered over 5,000 youths in the state with employable skills for self-employment or to be hired by employers.
The second phase of the scheme, being implemented by Anambra State Ministry of Youth and Development, is commencing with over 8, 000 candidates.
This is commendable and noteworthy, given the fact that Nigeria faces skills shortage due to some factors, including:
• Lack of modern skills: The average Nigerian graduate lacks the skills needed to compete in the job market, such as digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Inadequate education: Many Nigerian graduates lack the technical and practical skills required by industries like oil and gas, IT, and healthcare.
• Technological advancements: Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and robotics require specialized skills that are not widely available.
• Economic shifts: As Nigeria diversifies its economy, industries like fintech, agriculture, and renewable energy require skills that existing workers don’t have.
• Brain drain: Highly skilled professionals leave Nigeria for better opportunities abroad, which exacerbates the skills gap.
• Limited investment in workforce development: Some companies don’t prioritize training and upskilling their employees.
This is commendable and noteworthy, given the fact that Nigeria faces skills shortage due to some factors,
Soludo said: ” The One Youth, Two Skills” program is aimed at “empowering youths on a sustainable basis, to teach them how to fish and eliminate hunger.”
The governor said the goal of his administration is to transform Anambra into the largest skill hub to give the youth employable and exportable skills.
“This is a unique training program. Many of the artisans’ works and skills are now in short supply,” Soludo said during the launch of phase two of the scheme recently.
” Our investment in youths, with our innovative ‘One Youth, 2 Skills Programme’— which the Federal Government has now adapted into the national curricula, has created over 5,000 new entrepreneurs, with an additional 8,300 soon to complete their apprenticeship and will be empowered to become entrepreneurs.
Our innovation district— our own Silicon Valley—aims to create a million digital tribe army, and so far, tens of thousands have received digital training including Coding skills. Many are already employed in the digital space.
We are very intentional in this drive to empower the next generation to take charge of their lives and move Nigeria forward.
The year 2050 Expectations
By 2050, it is expected that there will be more than 400 million Nigerians and by the end of this century, Nigeria will be the third most populated country in the world after India and China.
With an aging Europe and North America, Nigeria must opportunistically prepare to become the number one supplier of labor to the rest of the world.
Probably by then, the export of labor will be Nigeria’s largest source of export earnings.
So, the Nigerian state must deliberately prioritize and invest in the people—especially their health and education.
“The tomorrow we see in the One Youth Two Skills program, makes Ohibaba.com pick Governor Soludo as our State Governor of the Year.
Editor.
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JUST IN: Kidnapped Bayelsa Judge, Umukoro, regains freedom

After 13 days in captivity, Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, a Bayelsa State High Court Judge, who was kidnapped by gunmen, has been released.
The judge was abducted on June 21, 2025, around 7pm by gunmen dressed in combat fatigue in front of a popular eatery at the Ekeki suburb of Yenagoa.
It was gathered that Justice Omukoro was released on Thursday evening and is still with security operatives.
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Masobe Books to Publish Groundbreaking Essay Collection by Dr. Dakuku Peterside on Nigeria

Masobe Books, a leading publisher of Nigerian literature, today announced the upcoming release of a highly anticipated essay collection by Dr. Dakuku Peterside, a prominent figure in Nigerian public life.
The collection, which is titled: Beneath the Surface: Essays on Nigeria’s Chequered Journey, a powerful new work by renowned columnist and public policy expert, Dr. Dakuku Peterside.
Dr. Peterside, known for his contributions to policy, economics, and thought leadership, has compiled a series of essays exploring a range of critical issues facing the nation.
The collection is expected to delve into topics such as governance, economic development, social justice, national unity, security challenges, the future of democracy, and the role of youth.
“We are incredibly excited to be publishing Dr. Peterside’s work,” said [Name and Title of a Masobe Books representative, ideally the publisher].
“His deep understanding of Nigeria, combined with his clear and articulate writing style, makes this collection essential reading for anyone interested in the country’s present and future.”
Masobe Books anticipates that the collection will appeal to a broad audience, including policymakers, academics, students, and the general public.
Slated for publication in October 2025 under the publisher’s Makere imprint, the book promises to spark critical conversations about Nigeria’s past, present, and future.
Further details, including the title of the collection and planned promotional events, will be announced in the coming weeks.
Dr. Dakuku Peterside has a distinguished career, having served as a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), a former member of the House of Representatives.
He is widely respected for his expertise and contributions to national discourse.
The essay collection offers a panoramic exploration of Nigeria’s complex landscape—its economy, governance, youth energy, leadership challenges, and international standing.
Described as a “360-degree perspective” on the country’s evolving narrative, the book digs deep into the nation’s layered experiences and contradictions.
The book has already received high praise from thought leaders. Renowned Kenyan scholar, Professor P.L.O. Lumumba, hailed it as “a manual that every conscientious person in authority should read.”
Bishop Matthew Kukah called it “a window for future exploration of the options for a new Nigeria,” while Prof. Kyari Mohammed declared it “a must read for policy makers, academics and the general reader.”
Masobe Books has announced plans for formal launch events in Lagos and Abuja to accompany the book’s international and local release.
This marks Dr. Peterside’s third major publication, following Strategic Turnaround and Leading in a Storm.
For inquiries and updates, the public is encouraged to contact Theresa Ominiabohs at Masobe Books or visit www.masobebooks.com.
The publisher can also be followed on Instagram and Twitter via @masobebooksng.
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MTN, Airtel, IHS Towers Rev up FG’s 3MTT programme by N5bn
“This kind of collaboration is what drives our vision of building a future-ready workforce and positioning Nigeria as a net exporter of technical talent,” said Tijani.

Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, said that MTN Nigeria made a cumulative N3 billion contribution to support the federal government’s 3MTT programme.
3MTT is an acronym for 3 Million Technical Talent, a bold initiative and a critical component of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda which is aimed at developing a local pool of technical talent for the country and the global tech ecosystem.
Tijani also disclosed that previously, the Airtel Africa Foundation had contributed N1 billion to support the same programme, while infrastructure service provider, IHS Tower, has entered an agreement worth another N1 billion with the Ministry to build learning communities across the nation for the 3MTT programme.
“This kind of collaboration is what drives our vision of building a future-ready workforce and positioning Nigeria as a net exporter of technical talent,” said Tijani.
He explained:” The tech talent will be trained in cohorts. The program started with 30, 000 Nigerians, which was one percent of the 3 million target, while another 270,000 were later selected for the second cohort to bring the number to 10 percent.
The 3 Million Tech Talent will be trained in areas of speciality including: Digital Marketing, Project Management Software, Cloud Platforms Navigation, Data Analysis and Visualisation, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), CRM Management, Accounting Software, Graphics Design and UX/UI Design, among others.
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