The Rotary Club of Onitsha Metropolis has restated its commitment to bringing back the reading culture in communities in Anambra State.
The club’s President, Rotarian Oby Arinze, stated this during a visit to the Onitsha Divisional Library, where the club donated a vast collection of books.
The club members were received by the Director of Anambra State Library Service, Mrs. Cordillia Obalum, who the Onitsha Divisional librarian, Mrs. Julliet Enemuo, represented.
Arinze described reading as the key to unlocking knowledge, creativity, and progress, calling on stakeholders in the education sector to join in the efforts to revive the reading culture and create a better future for the community.
He revealed that their goal was to make reading accessible and enjoyable for everyone, especially the younger generation.
The Divisional Librarian in Onitsha, Mrs. Julliet Enemuo appreciated the efforts of members of the Rotary Club of Onitsha Metropolis in reviving the reading culture and creating a better future for the community.
“The Onitsha Divisional Library is a public library that offers literacy and information services to the residents of Onitsha and its environs.
“The library has facilities and information resources that include books, references, audiovisual resources, an e-library section, and an auditorium.
“The library also has a children’s department that offers story hour programs for children’s learning services and imbibing reading culture,” she added.
