By Ovat Abeng
The Anambra State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs Chiamaka Nnake, has announced the State Government planned to unveiled a fundraising initiative known as “SoluDozie Anambra Initiative” to accelerate development across 179 communities in the state.
Nnake made the announcement on behalf of the state government when she meet with the leadership of the Anambra State Association of Town Union ASATU, at the Association’s Secretariat complex, Government House Awka, on Saturday to intimate them about the benefits of the initiative.
She said the official launching of the project is expected to take place before the end of October, 2024.
According to the Commissioner, a digital Platform – “Solu Dozie Anambra” will be launched to mobilize Ndi Anambra both at home and abroad to crowd-fund the development of the schools and healthcare facilities across the 179 communities that constitute the state.
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“We will create a prototype for an optimal Anambra School and Health Care Center, focusing on infrastructure development and equipping.
“For every community, our approach will involve assessing the existing status of school and healthcare facilities. We will then identify any gaps in infrastructure and equipment and proceed to estimate the associated costs to upgrade it to the prototype.
“The direction and magnitude of the success of development is now determined by the strength and effectiveness of the synergy between the governed and government.
“Development plans are not carried out unilaterally by the government alone, all models involve other stakeholders from the stage of developing, designing, and implementing.
“Anambra State government controls about 2% of the resources of the State. The State can rarely be developed sustainably by the Government alone, Anambra State can only be developed sustainably through public, private, and community efforts.
“Donors, whether here or abroad will select their local government or community of interest at the point of donation.
“We will ensure all donations are channeled and captured through the approved platform for accountability and transparency.
“Donors can act as ambassadors for the initiative, promoting the project within their networks to garner additional support and visibility.
“Solu Dozie Anambra” will be launched to mobilize Ndi Anambra both at home and abroad to crowd-fund the development and equipment of schools and healthcare facilities in their respective communities.
For the benefits, Mrs Nnake, concluded that the sense of accomplishment for a selfless cause.donor’s names will be engraved on a plaque that will be in front of the constricted facility.
In his brief remark, the National President of ASATU, Barrister Titus Akpodu, assure the state government of support via mobilization to ensure a huge success of the initiative.