
Anambra State Government has handed over the premises of its defunct printing and publishing company, National Light for the construction of a Neigbourhood Leisure Park for recreational purposes.
On the occasion were the Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Mr Don Onyenji, Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Pauly Onyeka whose ministry is the supervisory one, Managing Director, Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, ACTDA, Mr Ossy Onuko, who all extolled government’s decision to create a befitting recreational park for residents of the state.
The Commissioner for Housing, Hon Onyeka, said the ministry’s involvement is to ensure that the state government and indeed Ndi Anambra get value for every kobo to be spent on the project.
The Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Mr Onyenji, said since the publishing company has ceased to exist by law, the government has resolved to convert the facility for a new purpose which will benefit the public.