The National President, Anambra State Association of
Town Unions, Dr Jude Okolo, has said that the
body would spend N250 million on the construction
of a cultural centre for the preservation of Igbo
language and culture.
Okolo said at the inauguration of the project in Awka
that each of the 21 local government areas of the
state would have a gallery at the centre.
He also said that the centre would have a library, a
hall and sporting facilities.
Okolo solicited for contributions from the state
government and all Igbos, adding that the project
was financed by 177 communities in the state.
He stressed that the association would continue to
support the government and traditional institutions
to ensure good governance and empowerment of
people at the grassroots.
"The association has introduced some innovations to
further support the good policies of government.
"We have constituted and inaugurated some
committees to address problems on education,
agriculture and for conflict resolution," he said.
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra, represented by the
Commissioner for Local Government, assured the
association that government would continue to invest
in the development of rural areas.
Obiano pledged government's support for the
project, and urged the group to always promote
peace and unity in various communities across the
state.
He also charged them to encourage moral values and
good upbringing of children.
The high point of the event was the presentation of award to 44
eminent personalities for their contributions to
the development of the state.
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