A Socio Cultural Organization, Agwatashi Unity Forum in Nasarawa State has kicked off Skills Acquisition and empowerment Scheme for unemployed graduates and widows in the state.

Spokesperson for the group, Alhaji Saidu Adamu while addressing beneficiaries in Agwatashi, Obi Local Government Area of the state said the gesture was in line with the spirit of assisting the needy in the yultide season.

Alhaji Saidu Adamu stated that the group decided to focus on programmes aimed at self reliance this year as according to him, most youths especially in the rural areas take to crimes due to frustration and and idleness.

He called on the youths especially graduates to desist from relying on white collar jobs and be innovative as government alone cannot provide all the jobs for the growing population of the country.

Alhaji Saidu Adamu explained that 250 beneficiaries had been selected for the pilot scheme to be trained in detergent making, salon, baking , tailoring and welding among others and would be provided with start up packs.

Commissioner for Finance , Budget and Economic Planning in the state Mr Haruna Ogbole who described the initiative as one of kinds in the state said the state government would continue to work closely with organizations whose objective were people centred.

Agwatashi Unity Forum is a non profitable organizations that that draws its membership from mostly working class Algo sons and daughters with the aim of assisting the less privileged at every end of the year.