Elochukwu Benjamin
Awka
Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with credible non-governmental organisations and development partners in advancing the state’s development agenda through the Public-Private-Community Partnership (PPCP) initiative.
The State Deputy Governor, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim, disclosed this when he received members of the Soludozie Anambra Volunteers and Ambassadors Network on a courtesy visit to his office at the Government House, Awka.
Dr. Ibezim described the formation of the organisation as a welcome development, expressing optimism that it would complement the efforts of the Governor Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s administration in delivering sustainable development across communities in the state.
The Deputy Governor explained that the Public-Private-Community Partnership programme provides a platform for individuals, philanthropists and organisations to partner with the government in executing impactful community-based projects.
He recalled the remarkable achievements recorded through the intervention, urging the organisation to identify and attract more public-spirited individuals willing to contribute to the development of Anambra State.
“All hands must be on deck in the collective pursuit of a greater Anambra. We assure you of the government’s readiness to partner with you in consolidating the achievements of the Soludo administration.
“I sincerely appreciate you for this visit and I am confident that the leadership of your organisation has all it takes to realise the laudable vision of partnering with this administration to achieve Anambra’s development,” Ibezim said.
Earlier, the Founder and General Coordinator of the Soludozie Anambra Volunteers and Ambassadors Network, Mazi Kechukwu Cyril Nwuche, PhD, explained that the organisation was established to partner with the Anambra State Government in promoting and supporting its developmental programmes.
He disclosed that the network is already expanding beyond Nigeria, with its Canadian branch having commenced operations as part of its planned diaspora structure.
Dr. Nwuche disclosed that the official inauguration of the organisation would take place on 27 September in Awka and invited the Deputy Governor to serve as the Guest of Honour at the event, where he is expected to be conferred with the title of First Grand Patron of the association.
He further revealed that the Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has also been invited as the Special Guest of Honour and would be requested to formally inaugurate the body.
He appealed to the state government to officially adopt the organisation as a non-governmental partner in driving development across the state, adding that the Governor would be honoured with the title of Chief Ambassador of the association.
Delivering the vote of thanks, the Director of Diaspora Affairs of the association, Dr. Peace Okafor, reaffirmed the group’s commitment to supporting the developmental vision of the Soludo administration, assuring the Deputy Governor that members of the organisation were prepared to work in partnership with the government for the progress of Anambra State.
