Igbo Youths Encouraged to Embrace Aviation at Enugu Summit
At the Aviation Summit in Enugu, stakeholders urged Igbo youths to embrace the aviation sector for empowerment and development. Ifechukwu Uyammadu, 18, was crowned the Face of Eastwing 2025, winning a full scholarship for an aviation course.
The event highlighted the transformative potential of aviation for Nigerian youth and emphasized the need for government and private sector support. Igwe Samuel Asadu, Chairman of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, stressed the importance of aviation training for youth in the region.
The summit aimed to reduce unemployment, foster innovation, and drive regional development through youth empowerment in the aviation industry.
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