Essential Ndubuisi
By Ejike Abana
The new Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Culture and Tourism in Anambra state, Dr. Ken Anierobi has advocated for support to the hospitality sector in the state.
Dr. Anierobi who stated this in his office at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat Complex, Awka said that the support is a neccessary measure to institute better structure for the industry and aid their recovery from the ravaging effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the Commissioner who anchored his road map for the Ministry on the mission and vision statements of Governor Obiano’s administration, the ministry is in a unique position to realize the mission, saying that the tourism potentials and resources of the state will be well exploited to achieve the set out purpose.
While describing time as a limited resource for everyone, Commissioner Anierobi expressed optimism that they will be efficient with the remaining time of this administration, stressing that because ndi Anambra have the best minds and skills all over the world, it affords a great opportunity to harness the resources in a bid to realizing the mission and vision statements, calling attention to a number of projects his Ministry intends to deliver.
He said that in the coming days ndi Anambra in the diaspora will be mobilized through engagements and contact building, pointing out that the ongoing Ogbunike cave project will be completed to open the place up for more tourists, as well as the Ogba-Ukwu cave at Nkwelle-Ezunaka.
On the culture aspect, Commissioner Anierobi hinted that they are already exploring areas with implentation of scheduled programs and engagements to promote the rich cultural heritage of ndi Anambra.
Recall that Governor Willie Obiano had during a virtual state executive meeting on 14th January, 2021 sworn in. Dr. Kenneth Anierobi as Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Culture and Tourism, Anambra State following confirmation of the Commissioner designate on Tue, Dec 15, 2020 by the Anambra Legislature, whose appoint took effect from 1st January 2021.
Dr. Anierobi hails from Omor in Ayamelum local government council.
