The Oluwo of Owu Kingdom, HRM Oba Prof. Saka Adelola Matemilola, will today Inaugurate the Owu Community Library as part of his promise to showcase his unwavering commitment to promote literacy throughout the length and breadth of Owu kingdom and by extension Nigeria.
According to a release signed by the Project Coordinator, Abiodun Lasile has it that the Chairperson of the occasion is Prof Fehintola Onifade, University Librarian, FUNAAB, other dignitaries are Mrs Ogunleye PS Ministry of Education Science and Technology, Franklin Giwa Director Library Services, Owu Chiefs, and many eminent personalities.
He said, “This is another clarion call to revive old libraries and provide new ones that bring books closer to the people, thereby encouraging and increasing human capacity development in our locality and even nationally”.
“Unarguably, reading is an integral part of educational curriculum and personal development. Therefore, a well-equipped library is a treasury house of knowledge for all”.
“Owu Community Library (OCL) is equipped to serve children and adults which is ultimately going to be digitalised and upgraded to a level of an international standard at the new permanent site”.
“Kabiyesi in his royal majesty would formally dedicate and declare open Owu Community Library (OCL) right inside Olowu Palace, Oke Ago-Owu, Abeokuta”.
“All arrangements towards the opening ceremony of the newest Community Library in Owu Kingdom Abeokuta, Ogun State have been concluded”.
“Dignitaries, Librarians, Book Enthusiasts, Authors and Professionals from all walks of life have been invited to grace the occasion”
