The need for wealthy individuals and corporate organizations in the state to sponsor the Anambra Compendium to enable people especially Ndi Anambra have access to the rich information contained therein has been stressed.
The state Deputy Governor, Dr. Nkem Okeke made the call when officials of Dozzy Group issued a cheque for five million naira to the state government in sponsorship of the Anambra Compendium.
Receiving the cheque on behalf of the state government in his office at the Government House Awka, Deputy Governor Okeke commended the group for backing up the state government on such laudable project, and called on other groups and individuals to follow suit for accessibility of the rich content of the historic book by the masses, which according to him will widen people’s knowledge and project the state as the true light of the nation.
For the Editor in Chief of the Compendium, Mr. Emeka Okonkwo, the Compendium represents Anambra and its entirety, and serves as a guide to those who are not familiar with the history, natural endowments, culture and traditions of the state.
While pointing out that there is no better way to showcase the state than ensuring the spread of the Compendium, Mr. Okonkwo explained that when the Compendium goes viral, it will make Anambra a brand in the world, hence the need for more sponsorship.
Speaking after handing over the cheque, the Chief Executive Officer of the Dozzy Group, Sir Dan Chukwudozie represented by the General Manager Communication, Sir Oseloka Ofor who explained that the gesture has no political undertone, said it is part of their way of giving back to the society and ensuing that everyone tap from the rich content of the book, requesting that the Compendium paid for, be distributed to public institutions, libraries and others as planned.
The event featured proper handover of the five million naira cheque to the state government through the Deputy Governor, Dr. Nkem Okeke by the group.
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