Leadership (Abuja)
Larry Onwuta
31 December 2008
Awka — Anambra State government is partnering the American Computer giant, Microsoft, to programme Igbo language into computer software.
Governor Peter Obi, who disclosed this at the first Ofala celebration of the traditional ruler of Igbukwu, Igwe Martin Eze, said this was part of efforts to promote the use of Igbo language and increase computer literacy among Ndigbo.
Governor Obi said Igbo language was not only compulsory in all secondary schools in the state but also a major language to be used in all social functions.
The governor expressed satisfaction with the high level of peace, love and understanding across the state and stressed the need for everybody to make conscious effort to sustain it.
The governor explained that his administration will continue to work in every community in one sector or another as the state resources will continue to be used for the collective welfare of all.
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Professor Charles Soludo, noted that Igbukwu community is blessed with human and material resources and called on privileged individuals to support government efforts in provision of social amenities and infrastructural development as the state government had limited resources.
He said that the support was now needed as Anambra State was lucky to have a governor who was committed to the progress of the state.
The President-General of the Town Union, Chief Ezeife, said Governor Obi understood the concept of grassroots development as his programmes and projects were uplifting the lives of the common people.
The traditional ruler of the community, Igwe Eze, said Governor Obi had not only restored peace, security and order in the state but had equally put smiles on the faces of the down-trodden through people oriented projects and laying of strong foundation for a brighter future for the upcoming generation.
He assured that the community will continue to support the administration as he remained responsive to the wellbeing of the people.
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