Anambra deserves national library branch — FG informs Gov. Soludo

Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, National Librarian, National Library of Nigeria, has urged Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra to facilitate the establishment of the Anambra branch of the national library.

Anunobi said on Friday during a courtesy visit to the governor in Awka that doing so would further boost the level of literacy in the state.

She said it was unfortunate that Anambra, known for excellence in education, has no branch of the national library.

“It is disheartening that Anambra State with dignified personalities in diverse fields of life has no branch of national library. I urge other state governments to build one.

“There is no documentation in the country that does not have a connection with national library services.

“The national library started in 1964 and almost all the states in the North-West region have magnificent national libraries, we need such in Anambra`’, she said.

She said the delegation was in Anambra to request the governor to secure a place for the establishment of a national library branch.

Responding, Soludo, represented by his deputy, Dr Onyeka Ibezim, appreciated the concerns expressed by Anunobi.

Soludo assured the team that the government would give a speedy attention, saying it was determined to do anything possible to promote education in the state.

“I assure you that the government will not take your visit for granted, your request is highly appreciated,” Soludo said.

Speaking earlier, Mr Paul Nwosu, Anambra Commissioner for Information, acknowledged Anunobi’s passion to promote literacy in the state.