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Tag: Sam Mbakwe
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A few years after the Nigeria-Biafra War, Imo state citizens decided they needed an airport. They approached the Federal Government but it refused to build one. So, what did the Imo State citizens do? They contributed money until they had enough to build one. And yes, they built it. See a list of contributors to…
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I was sad to read about the fire that engulfed a part of Sam Mbakwe International Airport yesterday. Sam Mbakwe international Airport is an example of Igbo…
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Chief Samuel Onunaka Mbakwe (1929-2004) was the first civilian governor of Imo State. He served in that capacity between 1979 and 1983. His legacies include: The Imo Modern Poultry Adapalm Imo State University (now Abia State University) Imo Cargo Airport (built with a development levy on all Ndi Imo then). As a politician, you must…
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Wow, Imo State has so many celebrities! I didn’t even know filmstar Kanayo O Kanayo and star blogger Linda Ikeji are from the state. See more celebrities from the state: Renowned Celebrities From Imo State-the Eastern Heartland – Celebrities – Nigeria When I think of Imo State, I always remember Mazi De Sam Mbakwe, the…