Governor Willie Obiano, and Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, are among personalities expected at the public presentation of the Anambra Compendium scheduled for October 1, 2018.

The public presentation of the landmark Compendium will take place at Oma Event Centre, opposite Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka.

The eight hundred page Anambra Compendium is a historical compilation in glossy images of the life, culture and achievements of the government and people of Anambra State since the creation of the state on May 27, 1991.

Speaking in Awka on the upcoming high profile event, the Editor-in-Chief of Anambra Compendium, High Chief Emeka Okonkwo, said that the unveiling of the compendium will attract crème de la crème of Anambra State and admirers from across the country that played prominent roles in the life of the state.

Chief Okonkwo revealed that Governor Obiano is the Chief Host while the Chairman of the programme will be the Obi of Onitsha Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe.

He added that the Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo will unveil the
Compendium, while former Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Professor Peter Ejiofor will be the book reviewer.

According to Chief Okonkwo, “the presentation of Anambra Compendium is strictly by invitation.

Chief Okonkwo who is the Chief Executive of Great Source Investment Limited, publishers of the Compendium further explained, that the compendium consists mainly of properly captioned photographs and illustrations and easy to read explanatory notes.

He added that the compendium among other things, also recorded the breathtaking, rich tourism potentials of the State.

The Anambra Compendium 1991-2016 is published by Great Source Investment Limited in conjunction with Anambra State Government as part of the keepsakes that celebrate the new Anambra after twenty-five years.