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After unveiling the statues of two African presidents, Jacob Zuma of South Africa and Ellen Sirleaf Johnson of Liberia, Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha is set to unveil 10 more statues.
A top Government House official disclosed to PUNCH that Okorocha was set to unveil statues of the following leaders
1. former President Olusegun Obasanjo;
2.former Vice-President, Alex Ekwueme;
3. former Senate President, late Evans Enwerem; and
4. first civilian Imo State Governor, Sam Mbakwe.
5. first Nigerian President, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe;
6. former Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa;
7. late sage, Obafemi Awolowo;
8. Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo and 2 other personalities
The source said that of Akufo-Addo would be unveiled at a ceremony when he visits the state soon.
The government official said the idea of unveiling the statues was to celebrate leaders, who had through “selfless efforts” contributed to the development of the state, Nigeria and the African continent.
A top Government House official disclosed to PUNCH that Okorocha was set to unveil statues of the following leaders
1. former President Olusegun Obasanjo;
2.former Vice-President, Alex Ekwueme;
3. former Senate President, late Evans Enwerem; and
4. first civilian Imo State Governor, Sam Mbakwe.
5. first Nigerian President, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe;
6. former Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa;
7. late sage, Obafemi Awolowo;
8. Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo and 2 other personalities
The source said that of Akufo-Addo would be unveiled at a ceremony when he visits the state soon.
The government official said the idea of unveiling the statues was to celebrate leaders, who had through “selfless efforts” contributed to the development of the state, Nigeria and the African continent.
