The Cooperative Federation of Anambra State Limited (COFAS) has appealed to the Anambra State Government to establish a Cooperative Development Fund (CDF) and formally incorporate cooperatives into the state's broader economic development strategy. The federation said several longstanding challenges, including limited access to finance, weak governance systems and low digital literacy among cooperative societies, continue to hinder the growth and effectiveness of the sector across the state. Speaking during the 2026 International Day of Cooperatives celebration in Awka, the Anambra State capital, COFAS President, Dr. Ogochukwu Soludo, said the proposed Cooperative...