Hundreds of youth from Ananekrom, Agogo, and its environs in Asante Akim North have benefited from a two-day skills training to enable them to set up their own businesses.

The motive of the workshop for the youth was to equip them with skills in the production of soaps and detergents, juices and drinks, cosmetics, the making of brown sugar and tomato puree, bridal hats, and fascinators.

The training forms part of Hon. Edward Kofi Asamoah's objective of building the capacity of the youth and equipping them with entrepreneurial skills to improve their standards of living.

Speaking on the sidelines of the program, the Parliamentary Candidate for the NDC in the Asante Akim North constituency, Hon. Edward Kofi Asamoah, also known as Chief Kofi Asamoah by the constituents, expressed satisfaction with the program and noted with confidence that the participants have been impacted with enough knowledge and skill to improve their lives.

Some of the trainees who spoke to the media were grateful for the opportunity given them by Chief Kofi Asamoah, noting that they have been blessed with skills that will help them establish their own businesses.

"I have learned a lot from this. With the liquid soap, if we buy the materials, it will help us produce the soap, sell it, and get something to take care of our families. They have helped us in various ways, and it has really helped. I believe it will help me and my family," she added.

"I want to thank the parliamentary candidate for the opportunity given to us. Not everyone will do this for you, so I took it seriously. I have learned a lot that I believe will be better," he stressed.

Story filed by Barbara Koranteng