The people of Delta State and its environs will soon have the avenue to make use of the rich resources and services of the National Library of Nigeria.
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Library, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi made this known when she visited the state to finalize arrangements for the establishment of a branch in the state, only state out of the six in the South-South region of Nigeria, yet to have a branch of the National Library.
While praising the state government for the massive infrastructural development in the state, Prof. Anunobi stated that the National Library of Nigeria is mandated by law to set up a branch each state of the federation. This mandate according to her, is yet to be executed in Zamfara, Kebbi, Anambra and Delta states. She applauded the state government for the provision of a temporary office accommodation which will take off immediately renovation of the place is completed.
Speaking on behalf of the state government, the Honourable Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu Eze expressed gratitude to the National Librarian and her team for the visit and their good intentions of contributing to the educational development of the state through the establishment of a branch in the state. The Hon. Commissioner assured his guests that renovation will commence shortly, at the temporary office while promising to start the process to secure land for a permanent office structure which according to him will be achieved before the expiration of the tenure of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration.
He hinted that the Director of Delta State Library Board, Mrs Rosemary Eboh has been at the forefront of ensuring the presence of the apex library in the state. The National Librarian and her team was taken round the premises of the temporary office which has been provided by the state government.
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