ASOPADEC Empowerment

DIGITAL SKILLS AND SOLAR POWER TRAINING INITIATIVE

The Abia State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ASOPADEC) Digital Skills and Solar Power Training Initiative is a transformative program designed to empower youths from oil-producing communities in Abia State with relevant 21st-century digital and technical skills.

The project focuses on equipping 240 participants annually with practical knowledge in Web Development, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, UI/UX Design, Solar Power Installation, and CCTV Installation.

Training will be delivered through a hybrid model ? primarily online via the ASOPADEC Learning Management System (LMS), complemented by a weekly physical session for hands-on engagement, mentorship, and evaluation.

This dual-learning approach ensures accessibility, inclusivity, and efficiency while maintaining high-quality learning outcomes. The program also includes a structured post-training pathway, freelancing, startup incubation, business development, and job placement, ensuring participants transition from learners to earners.

ABIA SMART AGROTECH & DIGITAL FARM ESTATE INITIATIVE (ASDEI)

The Abia Smart AgroTech & Digital Farm Estate Initiative (ASDEI) is a transformative agricultural technology and youth empowerment program designed to establish smart, technology-driven farm estates across ASOPADEC zones in Abia State. The initiative integrates precision agriculture, IoT-based farm monitoring, drone surveillance, digital farm marketplaces, and smart irrigation systems to enhance productivity, profitability, and sustainability.

The project targets to generate over N2 billion net profit per annum from Year 3 through large-scale agri-tech production, value-chain processing, export partnerships, and digital marketplaces while creating direct and indirect employment for over 5,000 Abia youths.