
The Faithspiration Initiative, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, has empowered 30 youths from the South-East and other parts of Nigeria through targeted training in ICT, entrepreneurship, and technical skills. This initiative aims to foster self-reliance and entrepreneurial rebirth among young people. Participants received financial grants ranging from N500,000 to N1 million. The program, themed 'Ablaze with the Fire of God', was the third season of the event and took place at the Basilica Square of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha. Very Rev. Father George Adimike, founder of Faithspiration Initiative, stated that the goal is to equip youths with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship, while also drawing them closer to God. He explained that the initiative, anchored on "Empowerment, entertainment, and evangelism," addresses youth restiveness and supports vulnerable individuals with seed capital. Beneficiaries were selected through an application, screening, and interview process. Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, advised the youths to focus on impact rather than money, emphasizing that impact creates sustainable success and value. The empowerment package was sponsored by Annie Okonkwo, member representing Idemili North and South Federal House of Representatives; Sly Ezeokenwa, National Chairman of APGA; Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central; and Ifeanyi Micheal Onwuachu, Chief Executive Officer of Janks
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