Anambra State Government has assured its citizens and residents of adequate provision of basic social amenities.
Government House Correspondent, Emmanuel Okonkwo reports that the state Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim gave the assurance during the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Nigeria Pallottine Headquarter, Heart of Jesus Province at Mbaukwu, Awka South Local Government Area.
Deputy Governor Ibezim stressed the need for Ndi Anambra both at home and in the diaspora to support the vision of Prming the rofessor Chukwuma Soludo Government aimed at transfostate into Dubai of Africa by bringing their wealth home and attracting development to the state.
Dr Ibezim promised that the present administration will do its best in providing security for the citizenry.
In his homily during a Holy Mass to mark the event, the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Reverend Dr. Paulinus Ezeokafor called on Christians to sustain prayers for South-East and Nigeria at all times, noting that the situation in the country calls for divine intervention.
Bishop Ezeokafor, who described as unfair, how Ndigbo are being treated in Nigeria, frowned that some people are tackling the issue with the wrong approach.
In a remark, the Superior, Pallottine Society Nigeria, Reverend Father Cosmas Onwukwe explained that the Nigeria Pallottine Headquarter will contain a youth centre; where youths will be trained in various skills, as well as church building, where the spiritual needs of the people will be met, among other things.
Also speaking, the traditional ruler of Mbaukwu Community, Igwe Peter Anugwu, who donated the land on which the project is being executed, said he gave his total support to the project because of its ability to drive development and create employment opportunities for the teeming youth in the area, as well as his love for the things of God.
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