Governor Okorocha names new set of people to have their statues in Imo as state marks 42 years anniversary
- Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo says some former Nigerian leaders would be honoured with statues in the state
- Okorocha mentioned those to benefit as late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu; Dr Michael Okpara and Chief Sam Mbakwe
- The governor says a high-powered committee to be headed by the speaker of state House of Assembly, Acho Ihim, had been set up to handle the event
Even though he was heavily criticized for erecting the statues of some African leaders including Jacob Zuma of South Africa and Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia, Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state says some Nigerian leaders are next to be honoured.
Okorocha, while speaking with journalists, about the state’s plan for its 42nd anniversary, said he would soon unveil statues to honour of late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu; the late premier of the defunct Eastern Region, Dr Michael Okpara and Chief Sam Mbakwe, another former leader.
Daily Independent reports that the governor also revealed that a high powered committee to be headed by the speaker of state House of Assembly, Acho Ihim, had been set up to handle the event.
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According to the governor, the event would among other things feature an Imo merit award on February 28.
NAIJ.com reports that the governor said the award would be bestowed on 42 indigenes and non-indigenes of the state who have distinguished themselves in their service to humanity.
Okorocha further said the less privileged would be put into consideration while the celebration lasts.
NAIJ.com earlier reported how Governor Rochas Okorocha, on Monday, February 5, announced the establishment of six new tertiary institutions as he met with journalists in Owerri adding that the step was part of plans to revolutionize education in the state.
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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new institutions include the "University of Engineering, Onuimo, University of Agriculture, Aboh Mbaise, Ihitte Uboma College of Education and Ehime Polytechnic."
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Source: Naija.ng