PAWECA Launches Technical Skills Screening in Adamawa

The Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA) has initiated the profiling and screening of applicants for its Technical Skills Acquisition Programme at the Lamurde Local Government Secretariat in Adamawa State. This exercise commenced on Monday and is designed to select eligible beneficiaries for practical training that promotes self-reliance, employment, and sustainable livelihoods.

The screening process includes compiling and verifying applicants' information, assessing eligibility, and conducting a qualifying entrance examination for those who meet the requirements. The programme is open to applicants aged 18 to 40 who possess basic literacy skills and show interest in acquiring practical, marketable technical skills.

Profiling and screening will continue until Friday, October 9, 2026, while the entrance examination is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026. This initiative is part of the Adamawa State Government's efforts under Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to alleviate poverty and create wealth, equipping beneficiaries with vocational skills to establish businesses and contribute to the local economy.