PDP Candidate Odii Promises to End Child Hawking in Ebonyi

In a campaign announcement, Ebonyi State PDP governorship candidate Ifeanyi Odii pledged to eradicate child hawking and the house‑help culture if elected. He said the party would establish skills acquisition centres across the state to provide vocational training and alternative livelihoods for children and young people. The initiative aims to replace informal street work with structured skill development, thereby reducing child labour and improving employment prospects. Odii’s promise comes amid growing concern over child exploitation in Ebonyi’s markets and informal sectors. The creation of these centres would require coordination with state ministries, local governments, and private partners to deliver training programmes and job placement services. If the plan is adopted, it could transform the economic landscape for Ebonyi’s youth and strengthen the state’s social welfare framework.